APRICOT OATMEAL BARS

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Apricot is another favorite fruit of mine. I know that my mom loved apricots also. She made these bars all the time. It is so delicious. Great for breakfast with your favorite coffee.

Provided by Jo Anne Sugimoto

Categories     Other Breakfast

Number Of Ingredients 11

CRUMB MIXTURE:
1 1/4 c all-purpose flour
1 1/4 c quick-cooking oats
1/2 c sugar
3/4 c butter, melted
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla extract
FILLING:
1 jar(s) apricot preserves (10 oz.)
1/2 c flaked coconut

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. CRUMB MIXTURE:
  • 3. In a large mixer bowl, combine all crumb mixture ingredients. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until mixture is crumbly, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • 4. Reserve one cup of the crumb mixture.
  • 5. Press the remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom of a greased 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
  • 6. FILLING:
  • 7. Spread apricot preserves to within 1/2 inch from the edge of the crumb mixture.
  • 8. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture and coconut.
  • 9. Bake for 22 to 27 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
  • 10. Remove from the oven onto a wire rack and let cool completely.
  • 11. Cut into bars. Makes 3 dozen bars.

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