Black Raspberry Bars

Directions

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   Cream margarine and sugar.
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   Add flour, soda and salt sifted together; mix well.
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   Stir in rolled oats.
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   Press half of crumb mixture into greased 13 x 9-inch pan.
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   Spread with preserves; cover with remaining crumb mixture.
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   Bake at 400°
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   for 25 minutes. Cool 5 minutes; cut into bars.
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   Yields 2 dozen.
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   Can be made with other preserves; such as
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    apricot.