CRUMB MIXTURE
1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla
FILLING
1 10-oz jar (3/4 cup) apricot preserv, es
1/2 cup flaked coconut
Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees. In large mixer bowl comine all crumb mixture
ingredients. Beat at low speed until crumbly. RESERVE 1 CUP CRUMB
MIXTURE; press remaining crumb mixture on bottom of greased 13x9-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. Cool completely;
cut into bars.
Source: LandOLakes #34 - _Favorite Holiday Cookies_. MM format by
Mary Ann Young
Nutrition info: 1 bar = 100 calories; 4.5g fat.
Servings: 36 bars
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