Jelly Oatmeal Bars

These are a wonderful snack or dessert. Any jelly or preserves will work, and pairing this fresh out of the oven with ice cream tastes heavenly! Thank you Pioneer Woman!!!

Ingredients:

• 1-3/4 stick Cold Butter, Cut Into Pieces

•  1-1/2 cup All-purpose Flour

•  1-1/2 cup Oats (quick Or Regular) 

• 1 cup Packed Brown Sugar

•  1 teaspoon Baking Soda

•  1/4 teaspoon Salt

•  10 To 12 Ounce Grape, Strawberry, etc Jelly or Preserves  

Directions:

• Preheat oven at 350 degrees
• Butter a 9 by 11 or 8 by 10 inch baking dish
• In a large bowl mix all ingredients except the butter
• Add the butter and mix with your hands or pastry cutter until it forms into course crumbs
• Sprinkle half the mixture on the bottom of the dish and pat lightly to pack together
• Spread the jelly or preserves over the first layer
• Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture on top and lightly pack
• Bake for about 40 minutes or until lightly brown on top 
• Let cool completely and cut into bars or if your like my family spoon out a piece when they come out of the oven and top with ice cream!