WINNING APRICOT BARS RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Winning Apricot Bars Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by sandiB2010

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1-1/3 cups flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 jar (10 to 12 ounces) apricot preserves

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. In a small bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture, mixing well. Fold in coconut and walnuts. Press two-thirds of dough onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-inch baking pan. Spread with preserves; crumble remaining dough over preserves. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.