3/4 c. shortening
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. anise
2 c. flour and 2 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. coconut
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. finely chopped nuts
1 jar apricot jam

Mix ingredients together except jam. Spread 1/2 in a shallow pan 9 x 9 inches. Cover with 1/2 jar of apricot jam. Put in rest of mixture and cover with remaining jam. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.