Oatmeal Jelly Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. rolled oats (quick)
1 c. flour
3/4 c. brown sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. shortening
1 c. cherry or raspberry jam (warm jam to use)

Preparation

Mix well with fingers the oats, flour, sugar, salt and shortening.
Pat 1/2 mixture into greased 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan. Spread jelly evenly over the dough.
Sprinkle remaining batter over the jelly layer.
Lightly pat down the topping with your fingers.
Bake in a preheated 350\u00b0 oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
Cool in pan on a rack.
Cut into 24 bars.