Fruit Preserve Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Cream the butter and the brown sugar together.
2. 2
   Add the flour and the baking soda; mix well. Blend in extract.
3. 3
   Stir in oats.
4. 4
   Spread mixture in bottom of greased 13x9 inch pan.
5. 5
   Spread with preserves to within 1/2 inch of outer edge of pan.
6. 6
   Sprinkle with almonds.
7. 7
   Bake at 375 degrees for 22 to 25 minutes.
8. 8
   Cool and cut into bars.
9. 9
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees
10. 10
    Grease 13x9 inch pan
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    Note 1: Experiment with different flavor combinations of extract, nuts and preserves.
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    Note 2: Oats can be old-fashioned or quick, but not instant.