APRICOT BARS
I got this recipe from Country, or Country Extra, or maybe even Taste of Home. It is easy and delicious.
List of Ingredients
- 3/4 cup margarine
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 cups flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/3 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 12 ounce jar of apricot preserves
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl. Add the egg and mix well. In a seperate bowl combine flour and baking powder. Gradually add to the butter mixture. Add coconut, walnuts and vanilla. Mix thoroughly. Press 2/3 of the dough into a 9 x 13 greased pan. Spread with the apricot preserves. Crumble remaining dough over preserves. Bake 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown. Cool on wire raack. Cut into squares.