Apricot Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 egg
2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 c. shredded coconut
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 jar apricot preserves

Preparation

In large bowl, cream butter and sugar.
Add eggs; mix well. In separate bowl, combine flour and baking powder.
Gradually add to butter mixture.
Add coconut, walnuts and vanilla.
Mix thoroughly.
Press 2/3 of dough into greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
Spread preserves on dough.
Crumble remaining dough on preserves.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool and cut into squares.