Jam Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. oatmeal
1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. butter or margarine
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt and soda
3/4 c. preserves (any flavor)

Preparation

Combine all ingredients except preserves in mixing bowl.
Beat at low speed until mixture is crumbly. Reserve 2 cups mixture; press remaining onto bottom of greased 13 x 9-inch pan. Spread preserves evenly over base; sprinkle with reserved mixture. Bake in preheated 400\u00b0 oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool.
Cut into squares.