Apple Oatmeal Bars

These bars are like an apple crisp with the crisp" on the bottom and the top."

Mix flour , salt , cinnamon , and baking soda.

Add brown sugar and oatmeal.

Cut in 1 / 2 cup butter or margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Pat 1 / 2 the mixture into a greased 8 or 9 inch square pan to make a bottom crust.

Put apples on top of this bottom layer.

Cover with remaining crumbs.

Dot with 2 tablespoons butter or margarine pieces.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes or til nicely browned.

all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, brown sugar, quick oats, ground cinnamon, butter, cooking apples