Raspberry Oatmeal Cookie Bars
Raspberry Oatmeal Cookie Bars are delicious layered dessert bars made with a buttery oatmeal crust, sweet raspberry filling, and a golden crumb topping. They’re chewy, fruity, and perfectly balanced in sweetness, making them a crowd-pleasing treat. Easy to prepare with pantry staples, these bars work well as a snack, dessert, or even a breakfast treat when paired with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup raspberry jam or preserves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease or line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Stir in melted butter and vanilla until crumbly.
- Press two-thirds of the mixture into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
- Spread raspberry jam evenly over the crust.
- Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture on top as a crumbly layer.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Use seedless raspberry jam for a smoother filling.
- Let bars cool fully before slicing to avoid crumbling.
- Substitute with strawberry or apricot jam for flavour variations.