Raspberry Ribbon Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 375 F degrees.
2. 2
   Combine butter, brown sugar, vanilla until well blended.
3. 3
   Add flour and baking soda to mixture.
4. 4
   Stir in oats and nuts into existing mixture.
5. 5
   Reserve 1 cup of oat mixture for topping.
6. 6
   Press remaining mixture into 8in.
7. 7
   square baking pan.
8. 8
   Combine raisins and jam.
9. 9
   Spread raisin mixture to within 1/2 inch of edges of pan.
10. 10
    Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture.
11. 11
    Press lightly.
12. 12
    Bake at 375F degrees for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
13. 13
    Cool in pan.
14. 14
    Cut into bars.