Ingredients

  • 1 12 cups flour
  • 12 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 12 cup sugar
  • 34 cup butter, softened
  • 12 teaspoon baking soda
  • 34 cup flaked coconut
  • 34 cup chopped walnuts
  • 14 cup flour
  • 14 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 12 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 (10 ounce) jar strawberry preserves

Method

  • For Crust, in large mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, oats, 1/2 cup sugar, 3/4 cup butter, baking soda .
  • Beat at low speed until mixture is crumbly, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Press crust mixture on bottom of greased 13 X 9 inch baking pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 18-22 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
  • For topping, in same bowl, combine coconut, nuts, 1/4 cup flour, brown sugar,2 tablespoons butter and cinnamon.
  • Beat at low speed until well mixed.
  • Spread preserves to 1/4 inch of edges of hot crust.
  • Sprinkle topping mixture over preserves.
  • Continue baking for 18-22 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
  • Cool.