Apricot Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. butter or oleo
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 1/3 c. coconut
1/2 c. chopped nuts (if desired)
1 (12 oz.) jar apricot preserves

Preparation

Cream butter and sugar.
Add egg and vanilla.
Combine flour and baking powder and add to creamed mixture.
Add coconut and nuts.
Mix well.
Press 2/3 mixture into greased 9 x 13-inch pan. Spread with preserves.
Crumble remaining dough over top.
If mixture isn't crumbly enough, I add some more sugar and flour Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown.
Cool and cut.