Whole Grain Jam Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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