Sweet Raspberry Crumble Cookie Bars

INGREDIENTS:
Buttery Raspberry Crumble Cookies with a Sweet Jam Filling

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup raspberry jam
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually incorporate this dry mixture into the creamed butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
4. Split the dough into two equal portions. Press one half of the dough firmly into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
5. Evenly spread the raspberry jam over the crust.
6. In a separate bowl, combine the remaining dough with rolled oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon until the mixture becomes crumbly. Scatter this crumbly mixture over the layer of jam.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
8. Let the dessert cool completely before cutting it into bars and serving.