Luscious Apricot Bars

written by Cookies For Christmas | July 4, 2021

Ingredients

Cover 2/3 cup dried apricots (rinsed) with water and boil for 10 minutes. Drain and cool. Chop and set aside. Mix with following using a fork until crumbly:

1/2 cup soft butter or margarine
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup flour

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease an 8×8-inch pan. Pat into pan and bake for 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Meanwhile, mix the following:

2 well beaten eggs
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup flour

Mix in the order given. Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts and apricots. Spread over baked layer and bake another 30 minutes or until done.