Apricot Pecan Squares

• 2/3 c. dried apricots
• 1/2 c. butter
• 1/4 c. sugar
• 1 c. sifted flour
• 2 eggs, beat slightly
• 1 c. brown sugar, packed
• 1/3 c. sifted flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• salt (optional)
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 1 c. pecans

1. Cover apricots with water and boil 10 minutes; drain.
2. Cool. Cut in small pieces (scissors).
3. Cream butter and sugar; add 1 cup flour.
4. Pat firmly in ungreased 7 x 11-inch pan (put flour on hands).
5. Bake 25 minutes at 350u0b0 (light brown).
6. Blend eggs and brown sugar.
7. Add additional flour, baking powder and vanilla; blend.
8. Add apricots and pecans.
9. Spread carefully over already cooked mixture and bake 30 minutes at 350u0b0.
10. Cool.
11. Sprinkle powdered sugar on top.
12. Cut in bars.

apricots, butter, sugar, flour, eggs, brown sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, vanilla, pecans

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=996685 (may not work)