Strawberry Bars

Ingredients

• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup rolled oat
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1/3 cup light brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup strawberry jam

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius).

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mix everything together except the strawberry jam.

3. 3

   Measure out 2 cups of this mixture. Leave the rest in the bowl, and set it aside.

4. 4

   Take the 2 cups of the mixture and press it into the bottom of a square (8"X 8") pan coated with shortening or nonstick spray. You can use your hands or a spoon. Make sure you cover the entire bottom of the pan!

5. 5

   Using a large spoon, spread the strawberry jam on top of the mixture in the pan. Spread it evenly all over.

6. 6

   Take the mixture that was left in the bowl, and spread it over the strawberry jam. Press it down lightly.

7. 7

   Bake for 25 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven, and allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes.

8. 8

   Cut the bars into 12 squares to eat and share!