Apricot Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Cream sugar and margarine.
3. 3
   Add eggs and vanilla.
4. 4
   Stir in flour.
5. 5
   Save 1/4 of the dough to dot the top.
6. 6
   Spread out remainder of dough in jelly roll pan, 10 1/2 x 15 1/2-inch.
7. 7
   Spread with Smucker's apricot preserves and sprinkle with chopped pecans, if desired.
8. 8
   With teaspoon, dot remaining dough on top.
9. 9
   Bake for 30 minutes.
10. 10
    When cool, cut into bars.