OATMEAL RASPBERRY BAR COOKIES

Todays recipe is made from one of my 3 favorite fruits....and is quick and easy.

Oatmeal Raspberry Bar Cookies

1/2 cup room temperature butter

1/2 cup light brown sugar

1 cup flour

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 cup rolled oats

3/4 cup fruit only seedless raspberry jam

Preheat oven to 350    Butter and 8" square pan, line it with aluminum foil and then butter the foil as well.   Mix all the ingredients together except the jam.  Press 2 cups of the mixture into the prepared pan.  Spread the jam to within 1/4" of the edge.  Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the top and lightly press it into the jam.  Bake 35-40 minutes and allow to cool on a wire rack before cutting.

Makes 24 - 2x1 1/2" bars