1 c. quick oatmeal
1 stick of butter
1 1/4 c. boiling water

Pour water over oatmeal and butter and let stand 20 minutes. Then add:

1 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 c. flour
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda

Bake in a greased 11 x 17 inch pan, at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

FROSTING:

1/3 c. white sugar
1 tbsp. flour
1/4 c. milk
6 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. coconut

Boil 3 minutes and add 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 cup powdered sugar and spread over bars and cut.