Apricot Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl, cream margarine and sugar.
Add egg; mix well.
In separate bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Gradually add to margarine mixture.
Add coconut, nuts and vanilla; mix thoroughly.
Press 2/3 of dough into greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
Spread with preserves.
Drop small pieces of remaining dough over preserves.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown.
Cool in pan.
Cut into squares. Yields 36 bars.