Oatmeal Apricot Squares

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.

2 . Stage

Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3 . Stage

Mix almond extract into the beaten egg and stir into the crumb mixture.

4 . Stage

Press half of the crumb mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread apricot preserves over it. Top with the remaining crumbs, and gently press down. Sprinkle almonds evenly over the top.

5 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

6 . Stage

Remove from oven, cool on a wire rack, and then cut into squares.