Apricot Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse apricots.
2. 2
   Cover with water and boil 10 minutes.
3. 3
   Drain, cool and chop apricots.
4. 4
   Set aside.
5. 5
   Mix butter, sugar and 1 cup flour until crumbly.
6. 6
   Pack into greased pan.
7. 7
   Bake for 25 minutes at 350°.
8. 8
   Sift 1/3 cup flour, baking powder and salt.
9. 9
   Beat eggs; add brown sugar.
10. 10
    Beat until well mixed.
11. 11
    Add flour mixture, vanilla and nuts.
12. 12
    Add apricots to egg-sugar mixture.
13. 13
    Spread over baked layer.
14. 14
    Bake for 30 minutes; cool in pan.
15. 15
    Cut into squares and roll in confectioners sugar.