Preserve Bars

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar.
2. 2
   Add egg - mix well.
3. 3
   In seperate bowl, combine flour and baking powder.
4. 4
   Gradually add to butter mixture.
5. 5
   Add coconut, walnuts and vanilla extract, mix thoroughly.
6. 6
   Press two-thirds of dough into greased 13in x 9in x2in baking pan.
7. 7
   Spread with preserves; crumble remaining dough over preserves.
8. 8
   Bake 350 for 30 - 35 minutees or until golden brown.
9. 9
   Cool in pan.
10. 10
    Yield 36 bars.