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Oatmeal Apricot Bars

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

1 c rolled oats
1 c white whole wheat flour
1/2 c brown sugar or Splenda brown sugar blend
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 c canola butter or Smart Balance regular spread, melted
3/4 c low sugar or no sugar added apricot preserves

Mix together all dry ingredients. Add melted canola butter or Smart Balance spread. Put 2/3rd mixture in 8×8-inch baking pan and pat. Spread preserves evenly and put remaining 1/3rd mixture on top. Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes.

Chocolate Walnut Brownies

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

2 eggs, beaten
3/4 c sugar
1/2 c butter, melted
2 squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
1 tsp vanilla
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 c flour
1 c walnuts
reduced-sugar frosting (optional)

Combine beaten eggs and sugar and beat again. Melt together the butter and chocolate. Add to eggs and sugar. Add vanilla.

Sift together the flour and salt and add to above mixture, beat until smooth. Add nuts. Spread in 8×8-inch greased pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Let cool. Serve plain, frost with reduced-sugar frosting or sprinkle with this confectioners’ sugar recipe.