Huckleberry Bars

If available, enhance the filling of these cookie bars by adding 1/2 cup fresh huckleberries to the preserves.

Recipe Ingredients:

3/4 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats
1 (9-ounce) jar huckleberry preserves

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
2. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
3. Stir in dry ingredients. Mixture will be crumbly. Pat half crumb mixture into a 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
4. Spread evenly with the preserves and sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. Bake for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.

Makes 24 bars.