Apple-butter Bars Mix (gift in a Jar)

This makes a wonderful gift but you may want to keep it to yourself.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups quick oats
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1  cup pecans or 1  cup walnuts, chopped

Directions

1. Mix flour, baking soda, and salt together.
2. Cooking Instructions: Layer ingredients in a jar, in order given.
3. Press each layer down before adding next.
4. Instructions for Apple-Butter Bars Mix:
5. Spoon out nuts; set aside.
6. Empty bar mix into a large bowl.
7. Add 1 cup melted butter or margarine; mix well.
8. Press half of batter into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch greased pan.
9. Mix 1 1/2 cups apple butter with nuts.
10. Spread over batter in pan.
11. Add remaining mixture.
12. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 50-60 minutes or until browned.