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Apricot Squares

"Rich bars with sweet apricots, these are sure to become one of your favorite desserts."

Ingredients :

• 2/3 cup dried apricots
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup sifted all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Instructions :

Prep : 30M	Cook : 32M	Ready in : 1H15M

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch square pan.
• Place apricots and enough water to cover in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, and boil for 10 minutes. Drain and cool, then chop coarsely.
• Cream together the butter, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 cup flour until crumbly. Sprinkle the mixture into the prepared pan, and pack down. Bake in the preheated oven until firm and slightly golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
• In a large bowl, mix together the eggs and brown sugar until well blended. Combine 1/3 cup flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir into the egg mixture. Mix in vanilla, walnuts and apricots. Spread mixture over baked layer.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm. Let cool on wire racks. Cut into bars and dip in confectioners' sugar.

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