Jam 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 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. jam (any flavor desired)
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

Cream margarine and sugar.
Add egg and mix well.
Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to margarine mixture.
Add coconut, vanilla and nuts.
Mix thoroughly.