Raspberry Bar - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. oleo
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 1/2 c. oats
1 (10 oz.) jar raspberry preserves
1/4 c. sliced almonds, toasted

Preparation

Beat oleo with sugar until well blended.
Add combined flour and baking soda; mix well.
Blend in almond extract.
Stir in oats.
Spread mixture into bottom of greased baking dish (13 x 9-inch); spread with preserves to within 1/2 inch of outer edge of pan.
Sprinkle with almonds.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 22 to 25 minutes. Cool and cut into bars.
Makes about 20 bars.