Raspberry Bars

I am using this recipe for a Christmas baking exchange this year.

Crust
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup organic sugar cane
1 large egg (or 3 egg whites)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups whole spelt flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups rolled oats, divided

Filling:
1 cup raspberry jam

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 x 9 pan and place in oven.

Cream butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla and mix. In a small bowl, combine flour, salt and baking soda. Add to the butter mixture. Stir in 1 3/4 cups of the oatmeal. Place 2/3 of mixture in the bottom of pan.

Spread raspberry jam on top of crust.

Add remaining 1/4 cup oatmeal to the dough, and mix well. Crumble evenly on top of jam.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until topping is golden brown.

Makes about 16 squares.