Apricot Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. butter or margarine
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 1/3 c. shredded coconut
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 (12 oz.) jar apricot preserves
2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Preparation

In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Add egg and mix well. In a separate bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Gradually add to butter mixture. Add nuts, coconut and vanilla. Mix well.
Press 2/3 of the dough into a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Spread preserves on top. Crumble remaining dough on top of preserves.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown.
Cool on wire rack. Cut into 36 squares.
(A rich, delicious cookie.)