1 egg
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. and 1 tsp. flour
3/4 c. shortening (half butter, half Crisco)
1/4 tsp. salt
Average jar of apricot preserves

Mix together all but apricot preserves. Press 1/2 batter into bottom of ungreased 12 x 9 inch pan. Spread preserves. Combine remaining batter on top, pressing lightly.

Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.