3/4 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 egg
2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 1/3 c. shredded coconut
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 (12 oz.) jar apricot preserves

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg; mix well. In separate bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Gradually add to butter mixture. Add coconut, walnuts and vanilla; mix thoroughly. Press 2/3 of dough into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.

Spread with preserves; crumble remaining dough over preserves. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Cool in pan on rack. Cut into squares. Yield: 36 bars.