Apricot Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
3/4 c. oleo
1 large egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. and 2 Tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped coconut
1/2 c. walnuts (optional)
1 (1 lb. jar) apricot jam

Preparation

Cream oleo and sugar.
Add egg and vanilla.
Sift flour, baking powder and salt.
Add to creamed mixture.
Add coconut and walnuts.
Spread 2/3 of the dough in a 9 x 13-inch pan.
Pat with the hand to spread evenly.