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          Backpacker Bars

          Backpacker Bars

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          Cobbler gets its name from its biscuit topping, which resembles cobblestones. For a traditional cobbler, be sure the fruit filling is very hot when you drop the biscuit dough on it or the bottom of the topping might not cook properly.

           
           
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          [edit] Ingredients

          • 1 cup butter
          • 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
          • 1 cup quick cooking oats
          • 1 cup whole wheat flour
          • 1 cup white flour
          • 1/2 cup wheat germ
          • 4 teaspoons grated orange peel
          • 4 eggs, lightly beaten
          • 2 cups whole almonds
          • 1 cup chocolate chips
          • 1/2 cup chopped dates
          • 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
          • 1/2 cup shredded coconut

          [edit] Directions

          1. Heat oven to 350°. Cream butter with 1 cup brown sugar. Stir in oats, wheat flour, white flour, wheat germ and orange peel. Press mixture into bottom of an ungreased 13x9‑inch baking pan.
          2. Combine eggs, almonds, chocolate chips, dates, apricots, coconut and remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar. Mix gently, but thoroughly. Pour over butter mixture. Spread evenly in pan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes and cool before cutting into bars.