Apricot Oatmeal Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 c. oatmeal (quick-cooking, one-minute variety)
1 c. brown sugar, packed well
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 lb. melted butter or margarine

Preparation

In a mixing bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients.
Add butter or margarine.
In a 7 x 11-inch baking pan, pat about 2/3 of the crumb mixture.
On top, spread 1 (10 ounce) container of apricot pastry filling.
On top, sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 40 minutes.
When cool, cut into squares.
If desired, sprinkle with confectioners sugar.