1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. uncooked rolled oats
1 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. butter (1 1/2 sticks)
1 (12 oz.) jar apricot preserves

Sift flour, baking powder and salt together in large bowl. Stir in oats and sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly.

Put 2/3 of mixture into 9x13 inch pan. Spread with preserves. Cover with remaining crumbs. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes. Cool; cut into squares. Makes 36.

From "Cooking for Applause"