Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups quick oats
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Filling
  • 1 (10 ounce) jar apricot preserves
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut

Method

  • Heat oven to 350°.
  • In a large mixer bowl combine all crumb ingredients.
  • Beat low speed, scraping bowl often, until mixture is crumbly, 1-2 minutes.
  • Reserve 1 cup of mixture; press remaining mixture into a greased 13x9-inch pan.
  • Spread the apricot preserves to within 1/2 inch from the edge of the crumb mixture.
  • Sprinkle with crumb mixture and coconut.
  • Bake 22-27 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned.
  • Let cool completely before you cut into bars.