Francine's Texas Cuisine

 

Cherry Oat Squares   1/3 cup sugar 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans 1 cup quick or old-fashioned oats 1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine or butter, softened 3/4 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 can cherry pie filling   Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large mixing bowl mix sugar, nuts, oats, margarine, and flour until crumbly. Reserve 1 1/2 cups. Press remainder into bottom of 9” square baking dish. Stir cinnamon into cherry filling. Spread over crust. Sprinkle reserved crumbs over top, pressing lightly. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. Cut into squares. Makes 16 squares.

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