1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 1/4 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 jar (about 12 ounces) apricot jam
1/2 cup coconut, shredded
In a bowl combine flour, oats, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Mix well. Add butter and vanilla. Stir till crumbly. Reserve 1 cup of mixture. Press remainder of crumb mixture into a greased 13″ x 9″ pan.
Spread apricot jam on top of the batter to within 1/4-inch of the edge of the pan. Sprinkle with the reserved crumb mixture and shredded coconut.
Bake at 350*F for 20 to 25 minutes, or until browned. Cool and cut into bars.
Makes 36 bars.