Cherry Oatmeal Bars

Ingredients (13)

• For the Filling:
• 1/3 cup all purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cans (14.5 oz) red tart pitted cherries in water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Red food coloring,
• For the Oatmeal Crust and Topping:
• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 1/3 cups  old fashioned oats
• 10 tablespoons cold unsalted butter