Luscious Apricot Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. dried apricots
1/2 c. soft butter
1/4 c. sugar
1 1/3 c. flour, divided
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. almonds, divided

Preparation

Rinse apricots and cover with water.
Simmer 10 minutes. Drain, cool and chop.
Combine butter, 1/4 cup sugar and 1 cup flour.
Mix until crumbly.
Press into greased 9-inch square pan, bake at 375\u00b0 for 20 minutes.