Prune Bars

These will take you back to the time that you spent with your Grandmother. They are wonderful with a cup of coffee while you are reading your favorite book.

• Ready In: 52 mins
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 24 Bar cookies

Ingredients

• 1  lb dried prune, chopped
• 1  cup sugar
• 1  cup water
• 1⁄2 cup  softened butter
• 1  cup brown sugar
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 3⁄4 cups flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups oatmeal

Directions

1. . Chop the prunes and then combine them with the 1cup sugar, 1teaspoon cinnamon and 1cup water. Cook until thickened, about 8 minutes on medium stirring constantly to prevent burning. Cool thoroughly.
2. Cream the 1/2 cup softened butter and 1 cup brown sugar.
3. Add the 1 3/4 cups flour, 1 1/2 cups oatmeal, 1 teaspoon salt and 1teaspoon of the cinnamon. Blend until crumbly.
4. Put 1/2 the amount into a buttered 13 X 9 X 2 pan. Press down in pan.
5. Spread the cooled filling over the bottom crust.
6. Sprinkle the remaing crumb mixture over the filling, pressing down lightly.
7. Bake for 27 minutes at 350* until light brown. Cut into squares when cooled. May be stored in the refrigerator . Let come to room temperature before serving.