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Jiffy Oatmeal Crunch

Source: Creative Recipes for Less Familiar USDA Commodities Used by Household Programs (recipe) USDA Food and Nutrition Service Food Distribution Service Cook it QUICK! (photo) University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

A crunchy and sweet dessert that everyone will love -- and it can be made in minutes! This recipe makes 30 servings, and leftovers freeze well! The quick oats in this recipe add texture and fiber to this delicious dessert.

Makes
30 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup margarine or butter
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar (firmly packed)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups quick oats (uncooked)
  • 1 cup raisins

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 °F and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  3. In large skillet, melt butter and brown sugar.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in remaining ingredients.
  5. Spread into pan and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Cool; cut into squares.

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