Danish Apricot Bars

By Addie

These bars are very simple to make. They'll go quickly so make enough!

Ingredients

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• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 3/4 cup apricot preserves
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• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup flaked coconut

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder and butter. Add egg and milk; mix well. press into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Spread with preserves; set aside. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla. Stir in coconut. Carefully spread over preserves. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.