Apricot Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Rinse apricots, cover with water and boil 10 minutes.
3. 3
   Drain, cool and chop.
4. 4
   Combine butter, sugar and 1 cup flour.
5. 5
   Blend together until crumbly.
6. 6
   Pack into bottom of greased 8 x 8-inch square pan.
7. 7
   Bake at 350F until lightlly browned, aout 15-18 miutes.
8. 8
   Beat eggs.
9. 9
   Add vanilla and gradually beat in brown sugar.
10. 10
    Sift remaining 1/3 cup flour with baking powder and salt.
11. 11
    Blend into mixture.
12. 12
    Stir in nuts, coconut and apricots.
13. 13
    Spread over baked layer.
14. 14
    Return to oven for about 30 minutes longer.
15. 15
    Cool.
16. 16
    Cut into squares.