Oatmeal Cherry Chocoalte Chip Bars


Happy Saturday!
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Matthew and I are headed to Auburn’s 61st Veterans Parade this morning, and apparently my first instinct is still, “Should I bring a pan of something?”

Three generations of military family life will do that to you. When I was a military spouse, I baked all the time. I’d know who I was baking for before I knew what I was making. I miss that part.

I’m making Roxana’s oatmeal cherry chocolate chip bars. Yes, I know it’s pumpkin season. The pumpkin will be fine. I’m opening a can of cherry pie filling, and there’s vanilla ice cream if you get here before Matthew.

So to my military spouse friends who have a veteran at home: this pan’s for you. I hope somebody makes you dessert this week and tells you to sit down while they get the plates.

​Here’s the recipe.​

Betsy 💜
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