Jam Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400F.
2. 2
   Mix the brown sugar, butter, and shortening in a medium bowl.
3. 3
   Stir in the remaining ingredients except the jam until crumbly.
4. 4
   Press half of the oat mixture in an ungreased 9 X 13 inch baking pan.
5. 5
   Spread with jam.
6. 6
   Top with remaining oat mixture, pressing lightly onto the jam.
7. 7
   Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
8. 8
   Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then cut into bars while warm.
9. 9
   Transfer bars to a wire rack to cool completely.