Mary Raper'S Blondies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. chopped, dried apricots
1/2 c. chopped pecans

Preparation

Cream the shortening and sugar.
Add remaining ingredients in order given; mix well after each addition.
Spread in a shallow, greased pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 18 to 20 minutes.
Do not overbake. Take out while soft and chewy.