Cover 2/3 cup dried apricots (rinsed) with water and boil for 10 minutes. Drain and cool. Chop and set aside. Mix with following using a fork until crumbly:
1/2 cup soft butter or margarine
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup flour
Preheat oven to 350°. Grease an 8x8-inch pan. Pat into pan and bake for 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Meanwhile, mix the following:
2 well beaten eggs
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup flour
Mix in the order given. Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts and apricots. Spread over baked layer and bake another 30 minutes or until done.
michael woody in rhode island Jun 8, 2008
Would make this again.
I gave these a test run and they are good. They are quite sweet. I plan to serve them at a citizen's gathering and know they will go over well. When I made them for my family they were thrilled to pieces.
paul shanley in rhode island Jun 8, 2008
Would make this again.
My brother Brian and I made these and they are really good. You feel like you are getting something healthy with something so very yummy.
brian shanley in rhode island Jun 8, 2008
Would make this again.
I made this recipe and found it easy to follow as well as delicious.
Finding it was truly an act of divine providence. I think my sister Kath will like them too.
Brian Shanley
making mom's cookies in chicago, IL Nov 29, 2007
Would make this again.
My mom and I make these every year. After cutting them into bars we roll them in powdered sugar - helps with the appearance. Sometimes it takes longer than 30 minutes for the apricot layer to cook.
Mark Streeter in Tampa, FL Dec 23, 2003
Would not make this again.
I made these today for Christmas and was terribly disappointed. Not only are they syrupy sweet and greasy, but they are very unattractive. I couldn't help but think that something was missing or incorrect about the recipe itself.
