Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put apricots in small pan, cover with water and boil gently 10 minutes. Drain off the water, cool and cut into small pieces. Cut the butter, sugar and 1 cup of flour together until crumbly. Press into a greased 9x9-inch baking pan. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Sift together the remaining 1/2 cup flour, baking powder and salt.

In large bowl beat together the brown sugar and eggs until light. Stir in vanilla, the flour mixture, apricots and nuts. Spread over the baked base.

Bake for about 30 minutes, or until set and browned. Cool, then cut into bars. Wrap and freeze. Provide a small bag of confectioners sugar tosprinkle on top when ready to serve.

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