Fruit-Filled Oatmeal Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Combine in a mixing bowl flour, oats, brown sugar and baking soda.
2. 2
   Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve 1/2 cup of the flour mixture.
3. 3
   Press remaining flour mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 9 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan. Spread with preserves.
4. 4
   Sprinkle with reserved flour mixture. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until top is golden.
5. 5
   Cool in pan on wire rack.
6. 6
   Cut into bars.
7. 7
   Makes 2 dozen.