Jam Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. oats (uncooked)
1 3/4 c. flour
1 c. butter or margarine
1 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. chopped nuts or wheat germ
1 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. soda
3/4 c. preserves

Preparation

Combine all ingredients except preserves in a large bowl. Beat at low speed until mixture is crumbly.
Reserve 2 cups of mixture; press remaining onto bottom of greased 13 x 9-inch pan.