Ree Drummond's Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

A friend and I were just talking about making homemade granola bars the other day! So when I saw this post by Pioneer Woman I was pretty excited! Can't wait to make them! (okay, I've made them, they are awesome!)

1 3/4 sticks salted butter, cut into pieces, plus more for greasing pan
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 (10-12 oz.) jar Strawberry preserves (or use peach, apricot or other favorite flavor)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter 9X13 pan.

Mix together butter, flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.  Press HALF of mixture into prepared pan. Spread with Strawberry preserves. Sprinkle remaining mixture on tap and pat down.

Bake in 350 degree oven for 30-40 minutes, until light brown.

Cool completely. Cut into squares.