Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow. (James 1:17)

Cherry Nut Bars

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1½ cups granulated sugar
1¼ cups Land O’ Lakes butter, melted
½ cup chopped pecans
1 t. baking soda
1 (21-oz.) can cherry pie filling
1 cup miniature marshmallows

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Heat oven to 350°F. Combine flour, oats, sugar, butter, pecans and soda in large mixer bowl. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until mixture resembles coarse crumbs (2 to 3 minutes). Reserve 1 ½ cups crumb mixture for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture into ungreased 13 x 9” baking pan. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned on edges. Gently spoon pie filling evenly over hot, partially baked crust; sprinkle with marshmallows. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Continue baking for 25 to 35 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. Cut into bars. Makes 36 bars. TIP: To make dessert squares; cut into 15 bars. Top individual servings with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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