Apricot Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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