CHERRY-OATMEAL SQUARES

SERVES 12-16

This is a quick and easy dessert from my mother. Enjoy.

INGREDIENTS

1/3 cup sugar

1 cup chopped walnuts

1 cup Old-Fashioned Oats

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup all-purpose unbleached flour

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1 can (21-ounces) light cherry pie filling

Preheat oven to 400° F. In a large bowl, mix the sugar, walnuts, oats, butter and flour. Work with fingers until crumbs form. Reserve 1-1/2 cups.

Press remaining crumbs into bottom of 9-inch square baking dish. Stir cinnamon into cherry filling; spread over crust. Sprinkle reserved crumbs over top; press down gently. Bake 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on rack; cut into squares. Serve with optional ice cream or whipped topping.

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