Cherry Revel Bars

Source: better homes & gardens

Preheat oven to 350f.

Line 13x9x2-inch baking pan with foil.

Set aside.

In mixing bowl beat 1 / 2 cup of the butter on medium to high 30 seconds.

Add 1 cup of the brown sugar , the baking soda , and salt.

Beat until combined , occasionally scraping bowl.

Beat in 1 egg and 1 / 2 teaspoon of the vanilla.

Beat or stir in 1-1 / 4 cups of the flour.

Stir in oats.

Set aside.

For filling , in saucepan stir remaining 1-1 / 2 cups brown sugar and 1 / 2 cup butter over medium heat until combined.

Cool slightly.

Stir in remaining 3 eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla.

Lightly beat with wooden spoon.

Stir in remaining 1-1 / 4 cups flour and the chocolate.

Set aside 3 / 4 cup oats mixture.

Press remaining in pan.

Spread filling , top with cherries , dot with reserved oats mixture , and sprinkle nuts.

Bake 25 minutes , until top is light brown and filling is moist.

Cool on rack 1 hour.

Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Lift from pan.

Cut with serrated knife.

Store , covered , .

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