Raspberry Oatmeal Squares

Sometimes you're looking for a treat that's quick, easy to make, and can be made with ingredients you already have in the pantry.  Or, maybe you've have to bring a treat to a party and you're short on money and time.  These raspberry oatmeal squares are just the answer.  And they're tasty.

You will need:
3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup all purpose flour
2 cups sweetened coconut
1 1/2 cup quick cooking oatmeal
3/4 cup (8 oz) raspberry preserves

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Lightly spray the bottom of 9 X 13 inch baking dish.

In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar together until fluffy.

Add the flour.

Add 1 cup of the coconut.

 Add the oatmeal.  Mix together well.

 Remove 1 cup of the mixture.

Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of the 9 X 13 pan.

 Spread the raspberry preserves evenly over the oatmeal mixture.

Note:  you can substitute cherry or apricot preserves, (store bought or homemade).

Sprinkle the 1 cup of oatmeal mixture over the top of the raspberry preserves.

Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of coconut over the top.

Bake for 25 minutes, until the top starts to turn a golden brown.

Remove from oven and allow to cool on a wire rack.

Once cooled, your raspberry oatmeal squares are now ready to serve.  You can get 12 to 16 squares, (depending on how you cut).

Notice the nice layers, with the raspberry in the middle, the coconut nicely browned on top.

A pan of this does not last long at our house.

Enjoy !