Apricot Health Bars

Chock full of chewy good apricot taste, these delicious bars don't last long.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup butter or margarine softened
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups quick or old-fashioned oats, uncooked
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup wheat germ
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 3/4 cup diced, dried apricots
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350oF. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar; stir in egg and vanilla. Add oats, flour, wheat germ, cinnamon, and salt; mix until well blended; stir in apricots, walnuts, and coconut.

Spread dough evenly in a 12x8-inch baking pan. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden. Cool slightly, then cut into bars.

Makes about 2 dozen.