Apricot Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse apricots and boil for 10 minutes; drain.
2. 2
   Cool.
3. 3
   Chop into fine pieces.
4. 4
   In small bowl, mix margarine, sugar and 1 cup flour until crumbly.
5. 5
   In greased and floured 8 x 8 x 2-inch pan, pat mixture down and bake at 350° for 25 minutes.
6. 6
   Sift together 1/3 cup flour, baking powder and salt; then mix on low speed, brown sugar and eggs.
7. 7
   Add flour mixture; mix well.
8. 8
   Stir in vanilla, apricots and nuts.
9. 9
   Spread over semi-cooled baked layer and bake 30 minutes longer at 350°.
10. 10
    Cool completely; cut into 1 x 2-inch strips and dust with powdered sugar.