Apricot Pecan Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cover apricots with water and boil 10 minutes; drain.
Cool. Cut in small pieces (scissors).
Cream butter and sugar; add 1 cup flour.
Pat firmly in ungreased 7 x 11-inch pan (put flour on hands).
Bake 25 minutes at 350\u00b0 (light brown).
Blend eggs and brown sugar.
Add additional flour, baking powder and vanilla; blend.
Add apricots and pecans.
Spread carefully over already cooked mixture and bake 30 minutes at 350\u00b0.
Cool.
Sprinkle powdered sugar on top.
Cut in bars.