Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 sticks salted butter, cut into pieces, plus more for greasing pan
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cup oats
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 10 to 12oz fruit preserves (strawberry, apricot, blackberry, etc.)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch rectangular pan.
2. Mix together the butter, flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Combine until damp by mixing with your hands. 
3. Press half the oat mixture into the prepared pan. 
4. Spread top with the strawberry preserves. 
5. Sprinkle the other half of the oat mixture over the preserves and pat lightly. 
6. Bake until light brown, 30 to 40 minutes. 
7. Let cool completely, chill, and then cut into squares.

Notes
Other flavors of preserves can be used.

Source
The Pioneer Woman - http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/strawberry-oatmeal-bars-recipe.html

http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2013/02/strawberry-oatmeal-bars