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

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 extract; mix thoroughly.

Press 2/3 of dough into a greased 13x9x2 inch baking pan. Spread with preserves; crumble remaining dough over preserves. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan on wire rack. Cut into squares. Yield: 36 bars.