Easy Raspberry Oat Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400°; grease a 13x9-inch pan.
2. 2
   Combine flour and baking soda; set aside.
3. 3
   In medium bowl using mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. 4
   Stir in the flour mixture until well-blended.
5. 5
   Beat in the oats with a wooden spoon (dough should be crumbly).
6. 6
   Press half of the dough into pan.
7. 7
   Spread jam over it.
8. 8
   Crumble the remaining dough over jam and pat lightly to cover.
9. 9
   Bake 20-25 minutes.
10. 10
    While warm, cut into bars and remove from pan.