Raspberry Oatmeal Bars

These are really yummy. You could probably make them with whatever jam you have on hand....cherry, blackberry or even apricot sound really good.

Adapted from Allrecipes.com

Raspberry Oatmeal Bars

• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 cups flour (I used 1 cup white wheat and 1 cup all purpose flour)
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups quick cooking oats
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 2 cups seedless raspberry jam, warmed slightly to aid in spreading
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line an 9X13 inch pan with aluminum foil and spray with Pam.
2. Combine brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and oats in a mixing bowl. Mix in the softened butter to form a crumbly mixture. Add egg and vanilla mixing until combined (I use my Kitchen-Aid mixer). Mixture should be crumbly but hold together when squeezed. Press 4 cups of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Spread the jam to within 1/4 inch of the edge. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the top, and lightly press it into the jam.
3. Bake for 30-35 minutes in preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Allow to cool before cutting into bars.

Enjoy!!