* Exported from MasterCook * Apricot Bars Recipe By : Lyn Belisle Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Bars Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- Crust: 1 c Butter -- softened 1/2 c Sugar 2 c Flour Topping: 1 1/2 c Dried apricots -- chopped 1 c Water 4 Eggs -- well-beaten 2 c Brown sugar 2/3 c Flour 1 ts Baking powder 1/2 ts Salt 1 ts Vanilla 2 c Walnuts -- chopped 1 c Powdered sugar -- or more Crust: Mix ingredients until crumbly and pack in a heavily greased 10x15x1" pan. Bake at 350 F for 20 minutes or until light brown. Remove from oven and set aside. Topping: Cook apricots in water 10 minutes. Drain, cool, and set aside. Mix eggs with brown sugar. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir into egg mixture. Blend in vanilla; add nuts and apricots. Spread topping over crust and bake in 350 F oven approximately 30 minutes. Cool completely. Cut into 1-1/2" squares. Roll in powdered sugar. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -