6 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
3/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
3/4 c. quick oatmeal
5 oz. raspberry preserves, room temperature

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add combined dry ingredients. Mix well. Press half of crumb mixture into 8 x 8 baking pan. Spread with preserves. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool, cut into bars. NOTE: strawberry preserves can also be used.