Apricot Coconut Squares

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, cream together the melted butter and sugar. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Mix in the coconut and apricots. Spread evenly in the prepared pan.
3. Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
4. Cool before cutting into squares.

Interesting Facts

• These Apricot Coconut Squares are a great way to use up leftover dried apricots.
• These squares can also be made with other dried fruits such as raisins, cranberries, currants, or dates.
• Adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to the batter will give the squares an even sweeter flavor.