Shelly's Recipe

STRAWBERRY WONDER BARS

Category: Bars

FOR THE CRUST:
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats, uncooked
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 tsp baking soda
FOR THE TOPPING:
3/4 cup flaked coconut
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tbsp butter, softened
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 (10 oz) jar strawberry preserves

Preheat oven to 350.

TO MAKE THE CRUST: In large mixing bowl, combine flour, oats, sugar, butter, and baking soda. Beat at low speed until mixture is crumbly, 1 to 2 minutes. Press crust mixture on bottom of greased 13 X 9 inch baking pan.

Bake for 18-22 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

TO MAKE THE TOPPING: Combine coconut, nuts, flour, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon. Beat at low speed until well mixed.

Spread preserves to 1/4 inch of edges of hot crust. Sprinkle topping mixture over preserves.

Continue baking for 18-22 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool.