Apricot Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Butter a 9 x 13-inch pan.
2. 2
   Preheat oven to 350°.
3. 3
   Melt margarine; add to sugar.
4. 4
   Add egg, flour and baking soda; mix well.
5. 5
   Then add lemon extract.
6. 6
   Put a large handful of dough in freezer.
7. 7
   Pat rest of mixture into pan and cover with preserves. Then crumble the chilled dough over the top and bake for 35 minutes.