Homemade Apple Butter Bars

From Gooseberry Patch Gifts for Giving.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Yields: 12 bars

Ingredients

• 1  cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3⁄4 cup butter, softened
• 1 1⁄2 cups quick-cooking oats, uncooked
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon  almond extract
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups apple butter

Directions

1. Mix the first 7 ingredients together until crumbly.
2. Spread half the mixture into a lightly greased 13x9 inch pan.
3. Spread apple butter on top.
4. Cover with remaining crumb mixture.
5. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes; cool and cut into squares.