Apricot Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse apricots; cover with water; boil 10 minutes.
2. 2
   Drain, cool, chop.
3. 3
   Mix butter, sugar and 1 cup flour until crumbly.
4. 4
   Pack into greased and floured 8 inch square pan.
5. 5
   Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
6. 6
   Sift 1/3 cup flour, baking powder and salt.
7. 7
   In a large bowl, with mixer at low speed, gradually beat brown sugar into eggs; mix in flour mixture, then vanilla.
8. 8
   Stir in walnuts and apricots.
9. 9
   Spread over baked layer.
10. 10
    Bake 30 minutes more or until done; cool in pan.
11. 11
    If desired, dust with powdered sugar.