Apricot Bars

1 cup all purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 cup butter

1 egg

1 tbsp milk

1 cup apricot preserves

Topping:

1 egg, slightly beaten

2/3 cups sugar

1/4 cup butter, melted

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 cups flaked coconut

In a bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Cut in butter until crumbly.

Beat the egg and milk; stir into flour mixtures.

Spread in a greased 9" square baking pan.

Spread preserves over crust.

Combine topping ingredients; carefully drop by tablespoonfuls over apricot layer.

Bake at 360 degrees for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Cool; cut into small bars.

Makes 2-2 1/2 bars