Strawberry-Cream Cheese Bars

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

all-purpose flour

1/2 cup

firmly packed light brown sugar

1 tsp

baking powder

1/3 cup

plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided

1 cup

cold butter, cut into pieces

2 cups

regular or quick oats

1 1/2 cups

strawberry preserves or jam

8 oz

cream cheese, softened

1/4 tsp

almond extract (optional)