Apricot Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. butter or margarine
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 1/3 c. shredded coconut
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 (12 oz.) apricot preserves (other flavors may be substitueed)
1 c. sugar
1 egg

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
Add egg; mix well.
In separate bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Gradually add to butter mixture.
Add coconut, walnuts and vanilla; mix thoroughly.
Press two-thirds of dough into a greased 9 x 13-inch pan.
Spread preserves; crumble remaining dough over preserves.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool, cut into squares and serve.
Yields 36 bars.