Fruity Chocolate-Oat Bars

Almonds and honey-buttered oats top a layer of fruit preserves and chocolate chips spread over a simple crust to create these snackable dessert bars.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 299 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ⅓ cup white sugar
• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup honey
• ⅓ cup sliced almonds
• ½ cup chocolate chips
• ¾ cup quick-cooking oats
• ¾ cup fruit preserves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven until light golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square pan.

Step 3

Mix flour, 1/2 cup butter, and sugar together until combined. Spread over the bottom of the prepared pan.

Step 4

Mix preserves and chocolate chips in a bowl.

Step 5

Combine honey and 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until melted. Stir in oats and almonds.

Step 6

Spread preserve mixture on top of the partially baked crust, then top with the oat mixture. Bake until lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool before cutting into bars.