Apricot Bars

Name: Apricot Bars
Ingredients: 3/4 c. butter or margarine; 1 c. sugar; 1 egg; 1 1/3 c. shredded coconut; 1/2 tsp. vanilla; 1 (12 oz.) jar apricot preserves; 2 c. flour; 1/4 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 c. chopped walnuts

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Add egg and mix well. In a separate bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Gradually add to butter mixture. Add nuts, coconut and vanilla. Mix well.
2

Press 2/3 of the dough into a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Spread preserves on top. Crumble remaining dough on top of preserves.
3

Bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown.
4

Cool on wire rack. Cut into 36 squares.
5

(A rich, delicious cookie.)