Raspberry Bars Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
2. 2
   In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, salt and baking soda.
3. 3
   In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar together, using an electric mixer, until fluffy.
4. 4
   Stir in flour mixture, then oats.
5. 5
   Mixture will be somewhat crumbly.
6. 6
   Press 2/3 of the mixture over bottom of baking pan.
7. 7
   Carefully spread jam evenly over crust to within 1/2-inch of edge.
8. 8
   Distribute remaining crumb mixture over top and press lightly to form a firm crust.
9. 9
   Bake for 20 minutes, until browned.
10. 10
    Cool completely; cut into bars.