Chocolate Strawberry Jam Oatmeal Bars

This recipe doubles well.

Makes 6 bars.

Ingredients:

1/2 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. quick oats
1/2 c. strawberry jam
1/2 c. chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400.

2. In a medium mixing bowl: cream the butter and sugar together (with a hand mixer). Add flour, soda, salt. Mix on medium for 2 minutes until well combined.

3. Stir in oats.

4. In an 8x8 pan, press 1/2 cup of mixture down with your fingers. Add a layer of jam and top with chocolate chips. Top with the rest of the oat mixture. Press down.

5. Bake 30 minutes. Let cool before cutting.