Chewy Spice Bars

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. butter or margarine
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. brandy extract
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. ginger
• 1/4 tsp. allspice
• 2 (1 1/2 oz.) packets instant oatmeal with raisins and spice (uncooked)
• 1 1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
• 2 c. sifted flour
• dash of salt
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• 2 (1 1/2 oz.) packets instant Quaker oatmeal