Apricot Squares

Name: Apricot Squares
Ingredients: 2/3 cup dried apricots; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/4 cup white sugar; 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour; 2 eggs; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1/3 cup sifted all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

12 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2/3 cup dried apricots
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup white sugar
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch square pan.
2

Place apricots and enough water to cover in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, and boil for 10 minutes. Drain and cool, then chop coarsely.
3

Cream together the butter, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 cup flour until crumbly. Sprinkle the mixture into the prepared pan, and pack down. Bake in the preheated oven until firm and slightly golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
4

In a large bowl, mix together the eggs and brown sugar until well blended. Combine 1/3 cup flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir into the egg mixture. Mix in vanilla, walnuts and apricots. Spread mixture over baked layer.
5

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm. Let cool on wire racks. Cut into bars and dip in confectioners' sugar.