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Mama Ann’s Morning Bars

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Morning bars are a family classic from my grandmother, Mama Ann.
One of those recipes we’ve come to expect her to always have at her house. My children beg for morning bars.

If I can’t make the bars right away then the children figure out some way to eat the black raspberry jelly on something.

We enjoyed these at the beach for breakfast one morning. Morning bars at the beach with a cup of coffee? Heaven.

: Mama Ann’s Morning Bars

  1. 3/4 cup butter, softened
  2. 1 cup brown sugar
  3. 1 1/3 cups flour
  4. 1 teaspoon salt
  5. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  6. 1 1/2 cup rolled oats
  7. 10 oz jelly (black raspberry jam is best!)*

  1. Cream butter and sugar.
  2. Add all other ingredients.
  3. Do not grease the pan prior to baking (use 8×8 or 9×9).
  4. Press out half of mixture into bottom of pan.
  5. Cover with black raspberry preserves.
  6. Cover top with remainder of oatmeal mixture (you can sort of press out large pieces and drop it on top).
  7. Bake at 400 for 25 minutes.
  8. Cut into squares (about 1 in) immediately after taking it out of the oven.
  9. Let cool (can eat them still warm)

Preparation time: 15 minute(s)

Cooking time: 25 minute(s)

Number of servings (yield): 8

5 :  ★★★★★ 1 review(s)


You can also double the recipe. The bars freeze nicely – then can be warmed in the microwave.

*the jam can be hard to find at Walmart. Publix and Kroger usually have it.

Counting the blessings of family favorites. A recipe from the 2008 archives.

  • Boy haircuts.
  • Giggling and swinging and oh so independent littlest boy.
  • Sunday afternoons.

  • Getting to walk through the Kennesaw Mountain field of flags in honor of 9/11 victims.
  • A new week, a new start.
  • Fun times with friends ahead.


This verse, He said Himself:

“By myself I can do nothing.” John 5:30

  • Morning bars on the menu.

Counting gifts 2681-2691.

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Tricia faces a daily dose of chaos homeschooling five children – preschoolers to high schoolers. The biggest lesson she’s learned? At the end of the day – when the dishes are put away and the children are tucked in bed – truly what matters is each child’s relationship with the Lord. Raising children is a God-given privilege and, folks, the time is short.

Comments

  1. Vicki says:
    September 12, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    These bars look so yummy! I have some blackberry jam on hand to give them a try.

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  2. All Things Beautiful says:
    September 12, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Oh, yes! I used to make these raspberry oatmeal bars that were so good, but when we moved, I lost it and I have missed it. I think maybe this might be the recipe!! It is close anyway. I am going to try them and see. Either way they look wonderful. Thank you for posting it.

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  3. All Things Beautiful says:
    September 12, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Oh, by the way, I tagged you for a homeschool meme. Pop on over and see.

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  4. Barb-Harmony Art Mom says:
    September 12, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Making these tomorrow….bars and coffee on the back deck…almost as good as the beach. :)

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  5. The Better Baker says:
    December 22, 2012 at 1:05 AM

    Sounds like the perfect match for my morning coffee. These sound awesome and I will be making them soon.
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