This recipe is a crowd-pleaser! Apparently, it has won many blue ribbons at state fairs and cookie competitions. So, here it is--so easy, so good. Originally published in "Taste of Home.com" magazine. Makes 1 1/2 dozen bars, give or take. No calories, of course! (just kidding)
Ingredients:
3/4 cup softened butter
1 C sugar
1 large egg (room temperature)
1/2 t vanilla
2 C all-purpose flour
1/4 t baking powder
1 1/3 C shredded coconut
1/2 C walnuts or pecans, chopped
1 jar 10-12 oz. apricot preserves
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. In small bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Fold in coconut and nuts. Press 2/3 of dough on the bottom of a greased 9X13" baking pan. Spread dough with preserves and then crumble remaining dough evenly over the preserves. In small globs. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely and cut into bars.
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