Apricot Squares

Rich bars with sweet apricots, these are sure to become one of your favorite desserts.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 105 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ cup butter, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration
• ¼ cup white sugar
• ⅔ cup dried apricots
• ⅓ cup sifted all-purpose flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.