apricot squares

Ingredients

• Servings: 32
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease an 8x8-inch square pan.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.