oatmeal jumble bars

quick and easy to throw together, taste wonderful, especially when warm, travels well. my mom has made these bars to death....but they are well worth it.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 24 bars

Ingredients

• 3  cups oats
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1  cup brown sugar
• 1  cup butter
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 (10 ounce) jar  preserves (apricot is tasty)

Directions

1. combine all ingredients, except preserves.
2. reserve 1 cup mixture.
3. press remaining mixture into a greased 9x13 inch pan.
4. spread with preserves to 1/2 inch of pan.
5. Sprinkle with remaining mixture.
6. Bake at 400* for 25-30 minutes , until golden.