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

Combine flour, oats, sugar, soda and salt in a large bowl; mix until crumbly. Reserve 1 cup mixture. Press remaining crumb mixture into greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking 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 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool and cut into bars. Yields 2 dozen.