Butterscotch Plum Oat Bars

Yield 24 servings

No-stick cooking spray
4 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup (about 6 ounces) chopped dried plums
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter

Prep Time 15 minutes

Heat oven to 350ºF.

Generously spray 15 x 10-inch baking pan with cooking spray; set aside. In large bowl combine oats, dried plums, walnuts, cinnamon and salt; set aside. In medium saucepan, combine brown sugar and butter. Heat to melt butter and dissolve sugar, stirring to blend well. Pour butter mixture over oat mixture, stirring to coat all ingredients. Press firmly and evenly into baking pan.

Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden around edges. Cut into bars with sharp knife while still hot. Cool completely in pan, then recut and remove with spatula. Wrap bars individually in plastic wrap or seal in plastic bag.

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories 206, Cholesterol 16mg, % of Calories from Fat 41%, Fat 10g, Sodium 113mg, Carbohydrates 28g, Protein 3g, Fiber 2g

Source: California Dried Plum Board

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