Raspberry Cream Cheese Bars Recipe

Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar.
2. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well.
3. Press 3/4 of the mixture into a greased 13x9 pan.
4. Bake at 350 for 11-13 minutes or until set and edges just begin to brown.
5. Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar.
6. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
7. Spread over crust.
8. Drop preserves by spoonfuls over cream cheese mixture; carefully spread evenly.
9. Combine almonds and remaining oat mixture; sprinkle over preserves.
10. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until set and edges are golden brown.
11. Cool before cutting.
12. Store in refrigerator.