Jam Oatmeal Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter/margarine
3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. quick oats
1/2 c. jam, jelly or preserves

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Grease an 8-inch pan.
In medium bowl, cream butter and brown sugar.
Add extract.
In another medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and oats.
Thoroughly mix together until crumbly.
Reserve 1 cup of mixture.
Firmly pat remaining mixture into the greased 8-inch pan.
Spread jam, jelly or preserves to within 1/4-inch of edge.
Top with remaining cup of mixture.
Pat down.
Bake 30 to 40 minutes, until lightly golden.
Cool in pan.
Cut into bars.