Raspberry Bars

By Foodiewife

Tart flavors with a buttery base, these raspberry bars come together super quick and are an excellent treat that disappear really fast!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 cup oats
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 3/4 stick salted butter, cut into pieces
• 1 jar (10 to 12 ounce) raspberry preserves (or apricot preserves)

Preparation

Step 1

The easiest way to make this is with a food processor:
Pulse together the flour, baking powder, salt, and brown sugar with the butter, until it just comes to together.

Dump into a large bowl and add the oats. Combine together with fingers until combined.

Press one half of the mixture into a buttered 8” square (or small rectangular) pan.
TIP: I line my pan with a parchment paper (or foil) "sling" for easy removal.

Spread with a 10 to 12 ounce jar of raspberry preserves (or jam of your choice)

Sprinkle second half of mixture over the top and pat lightly.

Bake at 350°F for 30 to 40 minutes or until light brown. Let cool completely, then cut into squares.