Raisin Ribbon Bars

Submitted By: Gayle Walker

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 2/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups oats
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup jam or preserves (flavor of your choice)
• 1 cup raisins

Instructions

Beat together butter and brown sugar. Stir in flour, oats, and walnuts. Reserve 1

cup of mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture into a slightly greased 8-inch square pan. Combine raisins and jam and spread to within 1/2 inch of edges of pan. Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture; press lightly. Bake at 375° for 25 to 30 minutes.