DANISH APRICOT BARS

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"These fruity bars hold up well packed in lunches," remarks field editor Verona Koehlmoos of Pilger, Nebraska.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
3/4 cup apricot preserves
TOPPING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder and butter. Add egg and milk; mix well. press into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Spread with preserves; set aside. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla. Stir in coconut. Carefully spread over preserves. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

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