Black Forest Oatmeal Bars
Black Forest Oatmeal Bars (WW)1 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet real chocolate chips 1 cup (5 ounce) dried tart cherries, coarsely chopped Drizzle 2 cups confectioners' sugar 1 to 2 teaspoons Kirsch or apple juice 2 to 3 tablespoons water Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine butter, sugar and brown sugar in large mixer bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy (1 to 2 minutes). Add eggs and vanilla extract; continue beating until well mixed. Reduce speed to low; add flour, baking soda and salt. Beat until well mixed (1 to 2 minutes). Stir in oats, chocolate chips and cherries by hand. p>Spread dough evenly into ungreased 15 x 10-inch jellyroll pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely.Drizzle: Stir together confectioners' sugar and Kirsch in small bowl. Gradually stir in enough water for desired drizzling consistency. Drizzle over bars. Cut into 48 bars. Nutrition Facts (1 bar) Calories: 110;Fat: 5 g;Cholesterol: 15 mg;Sodium: 65 mg; Carbohydrates: 17 g;Dietary Fiber: 1 g;Protein: 1 g WW Pts: 3
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