Bars, Oatmeal Cherry

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup margarine, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1-1/2 cups flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1-1/2 cups rolled oats (regular oatmeal, not instant)
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds (optional)
• 1-1/2 cups jam or preserves