Apricot Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375°.
2. 2
   Grease 9-inch square pan.
3. 3
   In medium bowl, beat butter until creamy.
4. 4
   Stir in sugar and brown sugar. Add flour, salt and baking soda.
5. 5
   Stir until mixture is crumbly. Set aside 1 cup of crumb mixture for top.
6. 6
   Press remaining mixture into pan.
7. 7
   Stir lemon juice into apricot preserves.
8. 8
   Spread into pan, leaving a 4-inch border around all edges.
9. 9
   Sprinkle preserves with remaining 1 cup crumb mixture.
10. 10
    Bake 35 to 40 minutes until browned.