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	Power Bars 06

		Power Bars 3/4 cup butter or margarine 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats, uncooked 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 21-ounce can cherry filling and topping 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon almond extract Put butter and brown sugar in a large mixing well. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed 3 to 4 minutes or until well mixed. Combine flour, oats and baking soda. Add flour mixture to sugar mixture; mix on low speed until crumbly. Spread two-thirds of the oat mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 13 W 9 W 2-inch baking pan. Press down to make a firm layer. Puree cherry filling with an electric blender or food processor until smooth. Pour puried cherry filling into a medium saucepan. Combine granulated sugar and cornstarch; stir into cherry filling. Cook, stirring constantly, over low heat until mixture is thick and bubbly. Stir in almond extract. Pour cherry mixture over oat layer; spread evenly. Top with remaining oat mixture. Bake in a preheated 350: oven 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool before cutting into bars.