Ingredients

1 C. butter
1-1/2 C. flour
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 C. fruit preserves
1 C. brown sugar, packed
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1-1/2 C. oats, uncooked
1/4 C. sliced almonds, toasted

Cooking Instructions

Beat butter and sugar until well blended. Add combined flour and baking soda; mix well. Blend in extract. Stir in oats. Spread mixture in bottom of greased 13 by 9 inch pan. Spread with preserves to within 1/2 inch of outer edge of pan. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake at 375 degrees F. for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool and cut into bars.
 
 
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