Snowy Apricot Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (6 oz.) pkg. dried apricots (1 1/3 c.)
1/2 c. stick margarine or butter
2 1/2 c. baking mix
1/2 c. granulated sugar
2 c. brown sugar, packed
4 eggs, beaten
2/3 c. baking mix
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts
powdered sugar

Preparation

Place apricots in 2-quart saucepan; add enough water to cover. Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes; drain.
Cool.
Chop and reserve.
Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Cut margarine into granulated sugar and 2 1/2 cups baking mix until crumbly.
Pat into ungreased jelly roll pan (15 1/2 x 10 1/2-inch).
Bake for 10 minutes.