Double-Cherry Streusel Bars Recipe
Ingredients:
2 Cups Water
1 Cup -Dried Tart Cherries or Dried Cranberries, Snipped
2 Cups - Quick-Cooking C
1-1/2 Cups - All Purpose Flour
1-1/2 Cups - Packed Brown Sugar
1 tsp - Baking Powder
1/2 tsp - Baking Soda
1 Cup - Butter
1/2 Cup - Coarsely Chopped Slivered Almonds
2 12-ounce Jars - Cherry Preserves
1 tsp - Finely Shredded Lemon Peel
1/2 Cup - Semisweet Chocolate Pieces
1 tsp - Shortening, Melted Preparation:
1. In a small saucepan bring water to boiling. Remove from heat. Add dried cherries or cranberries and let stand for 10 minutes or until softened. Drain and set aside.
2. For crust, in a large mixing bowl combine oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and baking soda. Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Reser...