Raspberry Granola Bars

By AndreaO

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped and well toasted
• 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing the pan
• 1 cup raspberry preserves or jam

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan, and line the bottom and sides with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, whisk the flour with the rolled oats, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, baking soda, and pecans. Using a wooden spoon, stir in the melted butter until the oat mixture is thoroughly combined.

Press two-thirds of the oat mixture in an even layer on the bottom of the prepared baking pan, and spread the raspberry preserves on top. Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the raspberry preserves.

Bake the bars for about 45 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through baking, until the top is golden brown. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let the granola bars cool completely, about 3 hours. Cut into squares and serve.