2 c. Quaker oats (Quick or Old Fashioned, uncooked)
1 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1 3/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. nuts
1 sm. jar of jam

Combine all ingredients except jam in large mixing bowl. Beat at low speed on electric mixer until mixture is crumbly. Reserve 2 cups mixture. Press remaining onto bottom of greased 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Spread jam evenly over base. Sprinkle with remaining mixture. Bake in preheated oven at 375 degrees for 15 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool. Cut into squares.