Layered Apricot Bars

• 1 (6-ounce) package dried apricots
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Powdered sugar

1. Bring apricots and water to cover to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes or until tender. Drain and coarsely chop apricots; set aside.
2. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, beating well. Stir in 1 cup flour, and press mixture into a lightly greased aluminum foil-lined 9-inch square pan.
3. Bake at 350u0b0 for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
4. Beat eggs at medium speed until thick and pale; gradually add brown sugar, beating well. Add remaining 1/3 cup flour, baking powder, and salt, beating well. Stir in chopped apricot, walnuts, and vanilla; spread mixture evenly over crust.
5. Bake at 325u0b0 for 45 minutes. Let cool completely in pan. Cut into bars; sprinkle with powdered sugar.
6. Prep: 25 min.; Bake: 1 hr., 5 min.

apricots, butter, sugar, flour, eggs, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, walnuts, vanilla, powdered sugar

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/layered-apricot-bars (may not work)