Low-Fat Mincemeat Oatmeal Squares (Kopie)

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Ingredients
•1 ½ cup dry rolled oats
•1 cup unbleached flour
•1/3 cup white sugar
•3 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
•½ cup unsweetened applesauce
•½ tsp salt
•½ tsp baking soda
•1 jar mincemeat

Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray 8 x 8 inch baking pan with zero-calorie nonstick cooking spray. In large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except mincemeat, pressing with fingers to form fine crumb-y texture. Press two-thirds of mixture into pan, spread mincemeat evenly over crust, then sprinkle remaining batter over the top and press gently. Bake 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven immediately when top begins to brown. Cool on rack, cut into squares and serve.