raspberry oatmeal bars

this is the first time i've tried this recipe. i tried them during school this year and absolutely loved them. they reminded me of these camel bar cookies we make all the time at home so i thought i'd give these bars a try.

recipe
3/4cup butter (room temperature)
1cup brown sugar
11/2cup flour
11/2cup oats
1/2tsp. baking soda
raspberry jam (cup or so)

preheat the oven to 400 degrees. cream together the butter and sugar. then add the rest of the ingredients. press half the mixture into a greased 13x9 pan. then spread the first layer with jam. sprinkle the remaining mixture over the top. bake for 20-25 minutes (i did 22min) and cut warm.

this recipe comes from my english teacher at school. i asked her for the recipe after she made them for our field trip. her bars seemed thicker and less crumbly than mine so next time i'd try: add more jam and split the mixture 3/4 (for the bottom) and 1/4 (for the top) to make it easier to pick up and eat. but they turned out delicious and very easy to make.