Apricot Bars

9 ingredients
7 steps

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

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large mixing bowl, cream margarine and sugar.
  2. 2
    Add egg; mix well.
  3. 3
    In a separate bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Add coconut, pecans and vanilla; mix thoroughly.
  4. 4
    Press 2/3 of dough into a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
  5. 5
    Spread preserves over dough, crumble remaining dough over preserves. Bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. 6
    Cool in pan, cut into bars.
  7. 7
    Yields 36 bars.

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