Apricot bars

Apricot bars

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 1 c
• vanilla - 1/2 tsp
• salt - 1/2 tsp
• chopped nuts - 1/2 c
• flour - 2 c
• shortening - 3/4 c
• large egg - 1 item
• shredded coconut
• apricot preserves - 8 oz

How to make apricot bars:

Cream together shortening and sugar. Add vanilla, egg, flour, salt and coconut. Mix well. Spread three quarters of this mixture on greased 9 x 9-inch pan. Spread apricot preserves on top. Combine remaining 1/4 mixture with chopped nuts and crumble on top. Pat to spread evenly. Bake in preheated 350° oven for 40 to 45 minutes until golden brown on top. Cut into bars when warm.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cookie and brownie, Bar cookie.