Lightly spray pan with baking spray.
Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃)
Sift or whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Set aside for later.
1 teaspoon Baking Soda, ½ teaspoon Salt, ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon, 1¼ Cups Gluten-Free All-Purpose flour
Place vegan butter and brown sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the paddle attachment begin mixing on medium speed. Continue to mix until the butter and sugar mixture is light and fluffy (approximately 2 - 3 minutes). Note: a hand mixer may also be used
¾ Cup Vegan Butter, room temperature, 1 Cup Brown Sugar
Add the flour, baking soda and salt mixture to the mixing bowl. Mix for 20 - 30 seconds or until all the dry ingredients are absorbed.
Remove bowl from the mixer and stir in the oatmeal. Note: the dough will be crumbly.
1¼ Cups Oatmeal, Old Fashioned
Pour half of the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan. Using your hands, lightly press the dough down so it evenly covers the bottom of the pan.
Pour the apricot mixture over the dough in the pan and spread evenly.
Sprinkle the second half of the dough over the apricots so it is evenly distributed.