1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/4 c. quick cooking oats
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. butter, melted
2 tsp. vanilla
1 (10 oz.) jar apricot preserves
1/2 c. flaked coconut

Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Blend well. Add butter and vanilla. Mix until crumbly. Reserve 1 cup of mixture. Press remaining crumb mixture into 8 inch square pan. Spread apricot preserves on crust to within 1/4 inch from edge of pan. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture and coconut. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool and cut into bars.