Apricot Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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