Raspberry Bars

Directions

• or preserves or conserve Bar cookies are easy to prepare because they are spread in a pan and baked all at one time.

They should be cooled before cutting.

This is such an easy recipe-but it tastes like you spent hours preparing it.

It’s great for brunch and coffee klatches! Preheat oven to 375℉ (190℃).

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt and oatmeal.

Cut in all but two tablespoons butter.

Press ½ of flour mixture evenly into a greased 13 x 9-inch pan.

Spread jam over batter in pan, then top with remaining flour mixture.

Dot with two tablespoons butter and with chopped pecans.

Bake at 375℉ (190℃) for 20 to 25 minutes.

Let cool completely, then cut into rectangles.

Variation: Use other types of jam, such as apricot.

Yield: 24 bars.