Neecie’s PBJ Bars

Directions

Ingredients :

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup quick cooking oats

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ cup butter

softened

¼ cup white sugar

½ cup packed brown sugar

1 egg

½ cup peanut butter

¼ cup milk

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

1 ¼ cups any flavor fruit jam

½ cup all-purpose flour

½ cup quick cooking oats

¼ cup packed brown sugar

⅛ teaspoon baking soda

3 tablespoons butter

softened

Methods :

Beat 1/2 cup butter or margarine until smooth. Add 1/4 cup white sugar and 1/2 cup brown sugar and beat well. Add egg, milk, peanut butter and vanilla and beat well. Stir in 1 cup flour, 1 cup oats, and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda.

Spread in a greased 13 x 9 inch pan. Spread preserves all over top. Sprinkle with crumb topping.

To Make Topping: Mix together 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup quick oats, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/8 teaspoon baking soda, and 3 tablespoons softened butter or margarine until crumbly. Sprinkle over the top of the preserves.

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 18 – 20 minutes.