APRICOT OATMEAL BARS 
1 1/4 c. flour
1 1/4 c. quick cooking oats
1/2 c. sugar
3/4 c. butter
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla

FILLING:

12 oz. jar of apricot preserves
1/2 c. flaked coconut

Heat oven to 350 degrees. In bowl combine all crumb mixture ingredients. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until mixture is crumbly. Reserve 1 cup crumb mixture; press remaining crumb mixture into greased 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Spread apricot preserves to within 1/2 inch from edge of crumb mixture; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture and coconut. Bake for 22 to 27 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Makes 3 dozen.

 

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