So, so easy Raspberry Squares

This is one of my newest, most favorite recipes. I hardly make a recipe twice, but I have made this one at least three times already in the past month. It is a great served with a cup of coffee or tea but could also be a gift to give to a neighbor or friend. Keep in mind that the squares must sit for an hour and a half before being eaten (but I won't tell if you nibble a corner before they're "officially" ready.

Raspberry Squares

1 1/2 C flour
1 1/4 C oats
1/3 C granulated sugar
1/3 C light brown sugar
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 C finely chopped pecans or almonds
12 Tb unsalted butter, softened but still cool
1 C raspberry preserves

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9 inch square pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In your mixer with the whisk attachment, mix flour, oats, sugars, baking soda, salt and nuts on low until combined. With the speed on low, add butter in pieces and continue to mix until your mixture resembles wet sand, about 2 minutes.
3. Transfer two thirds of the oat mixture to the pan and press the crumbs evenly on the bottom. Bake for 20 minutes, or until crust starts to brown. Using a rubber spatula, spread the preserves evenly over the hot crust and sprinkle the remaining oat mixture evenly over the preserves. Bake for another 30 minutes until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack to room temperature, about 90 minutes.