Raspberry Oatmeal Bars

Ingredients

• 350 g unsalted butter softened
• 440 g packed brown sugar
• 240 g old-fashioned rolled oats
• 360 g all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 (18-oz) jar raspberry jam Smucker's or your favorite brand

Directions

1. Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F and butter a 9x13" baking pan.
2. Make Base: Cream butter and brown sugar until smooth. Stir in vanilla, oats, flour, salt, and baking powder, scraping bowl as needed.
3. Form Crust: Press ¾ of the mixture evenly into the pan and prick with a fork.
4. Add Filling: Spread jam evenly over the crust.
5. Top: Crumble remaining oatmeal mixture over the jam.
6. Bake: Bake 45-50 minutes, until lightly golden and jam is bubbling.
7. Cool: Let cool completely before cutting into bars.

Chef's Notes

• Add 1 tsp lime juice to the raspberry jam to cut the sweetness
• Dust the top with confectioner's sugar for presentation