Oatmeal Jam Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. oatmeal (uncooked)
1 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. margarine or butter, melted
1/3 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 c. chopped nuts
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 (12 to 16 oz.) jar jam (any flavor)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Grease an 11 x 7-inch glass baking dish.
Combine all ingredients, except jam; mix well.
Reserve 3/4 cup oats mixture; press remaining mixture onto bottom of prepared dish.
Bake 10 minutes.
Spread jam evenly over partially-baked base to within 1/2 inch of edge of pan; sprinkle with reserved oats mixture.
Bake 20 to 22 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool; cut into bars.
Store tightly covered at room temperature.