Strawberry Wonder Bars

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup Quick-cooking oats
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened {butter preferred}
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
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• 3/4 cup flaked coconut
• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, softened {butter preferred}
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 (10 oz.) jar strawberry preserves

Directions

For Crust: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, oats, 1/2 cup sugar, 3/4 cup butter, and baking soda. Beat at low speed until mixture is crumbly, 1 to 2 minutes. Press crust mixture on bottom of greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned.

For Topping: In same bowl, combine coconut, nuts, 1/4 cup flour, brown sugar, 2 Tbsp. butter, and the 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 to 22 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool

From Land O Lakes cookie collection

By Connie from Cotter, AR