Apricot Bars

Name: Apricot Bars
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 or less; 1/2 c. chopped walnuts; 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract; 1 (12 oz.) jar apricot or any kind of fruit preserve

9 ingredients

9 steps

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 or less
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 (12 oz.) jar apricot or any kind of fruit preserve

Directions

1

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
2

Add egg; mix well.
3

In separate bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Gradually add to butter mixture.
4

Add coconut, walnuts and vanilla extract; mix thoroughly.
5

Press two-thirds of dough into a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
6

Spread with preserves; crumble remaining dough over preserves.
7

Bake at 350° for 25 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.
8

Cool in pan on wire rack.
9

Cut into squares.