Coconut Raspberry Bars

3/4 cup butter, softened

1 cup sugar

1 egg

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups all purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon bakign pwoder

2 cups flaked coconut, divided

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1 jar (12 oz) Raspberry preserves

1 cup white baking chips

In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Bet in the egg and vanilla. Combine the flour and baking powder; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in 1-1/4 cups coconut and the walnuts

Press three fourths of the dough into a greased 13x9 inc baking pan. Spread with preserves. Sprinkle with chips and remaining coconut. Crumble remaining dough over the to; press lightly. bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.