Raspberry Coconut Oatmeal Squares

Makes about 16 2x2" squares

You will need:
1 9 inch square pan, lightly oiled
1/2 c firmly packed light brown sugar
1 c all purpose flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp salt
1 c oatmeal (quick cook oats)
1 c shredded unsweetened coconut
1/2 c earth balance
3/4 c raspberry preserves
Small offset spatula

Preheat your oven to 350*F
In a medium size bowl combine brown sugar, flour, baking soda, salt,
oats and coconut
Mix together well
Add the butter and with your hands crumble the butter into the dry
ingredients until you have a crumbly, moist mixture and all the butter is
distributed evenly
Press 2/3 of the mixture into the bottom of the pan
Makes sure it's even
Spread the jam over the top keeping it about 1/4" from the sides

Sprinkle the remaining oatmeal mixture on top and press lightly into
place
Bake 35-40 minutes until the top is lightly browned
Let cool and cut into squares.

enjoy!
xoxo