Chewy Cherry Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350.
2. 2
   Spray 8-inch square baking pan with baking spray.
3. 3
   Beat butter and sugar in medium bowl until fluffy, beat in vanilla.
4. 4
   Mix in flour, baking powder and oats until crumbly.
5. 5
   Reserve 1/4 cup mixture; pat remaining mixture in bottom of prepared pan.
6. 6
   Dot preserves over crumb crust in pan; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
7. 7
   Bake until brown; 30 to 40 minutes.
8. 8
   Cool on wire rack.
9. 9
   Cut into bars.