Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

By Susan52

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Ingredients

• 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/4 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup strawberry preserves
• 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, combine first five ingredients. Add butter and vanilla; stir until crumbly. Set aside 1 cup. Press remaining crumb mixture evenly into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Spread preserves over crust. Combine coconut and reserved crumb mixture; sprinkle over preserves.

Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until coconut is lightly browned. Cool.