Apricot Bars

• 1 cup flour, all-purpose
• 13 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups apricots, dried
• 1 tablespoon walnuts chopped
• 1 tablespoon cashew nuts chopped
• 13 cup maple syrup
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon apple juice

1. Sift together flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder & salt.
2. Stir in the apricots & nuts.
3. Add the syrup.
4. Stir until the mixture forms a thick batter.
5. Spread the batter into a lightly oiled 8" X 8" baking pan (it is hard work, but it will cover -- trust me!
6. ).
7. Bake at 350F (180C) for 30 to 35 minutes or until the bars test done.
8. Allow to cool slightly, cut into bars.
9. When completely cool, spread with icing & drizzle some melted chocolate over the top if desired.
10. ICING: Cream together sugar & shortening.
11. Add remaining ingredients & beat until smooth.
12. Makes 1/2 cup.

flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, walnuts, nuts, maple syrup, powdered sugar, vegetable shortening, vanilla, apple juice

Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/apricot-bars-3291 (may not work)