Fruit Oatmeal Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. flour
1 1/4 c. oatmeal
1/2 c. sugar
3/4 c. melted butter
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla
10 oz. jar apricot preserves or other fruit
1/2 c. coconut

Preparation

Crumb Mixture:
Combine flour, oats, sugar, butter, baking soda, salt and vanilla.
Beat at low speed.
Scrape bowl often until mixture is crumbly (1 to 2 minutes).
Reserve 1 cup mixture; press remaining mix into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.