Raspberry Cobbler Bars

A nice fruity cookie bar! Be sure you use preserves or 'all fruit" rather than jelly or jam. Feel free to substitute your favorite flavor for raspberry!

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 24

Ingredients

• 5  tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2⁄3 cup  raspberry preserves
• 1⁄3 cup oats (quick-cooking or old-fashioned not instant)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Spray an 8 inch square baking pan with non-stick spray.
3. With an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter until fluffy, then beat in the brown sugar, vanilla, and salt.
4. Gradually add the flour, beating until incorporated.
5. Remove 1/3 cup of the mixture and reserve.
6. Beat the confectioner's sugar into the remaining mixture in the bowl; pat into the bottom of the prepared pan.
7. Bake until golden, about 15 minutes, and let cool slightly.
8. Gently spread the preserves over the warm crust.
9. Combine the reserved flour mixture with the oats, pinching with your fingers to form clumps. Sprinkle over the preserves, and bake until golden, about 20 minutes.
10. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly; cut into bars, and serve warm.