Apple Recipes -Apricot Bars2

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Apricot Bars2

                     * Exported from MasterCook *

                              Apricot Bars2

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Serving Size : 18   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Low-Fat/Low-Cal                  Bars
                Apples

Amount Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           White flour
     1/3 cup           Brown sugar
   1      teaspoon      Cinnamon
     1/2 teaspoon      Baking powder
     1/4 teaspoon      Salt
   1 1/2 cups          Dried apricots
   1      tablespoon    Walnuts -- chopped
   1      tablespoon    Cashews -- chopped
     1/3 cup           Maple syrup
                        -----ICING-----
   1      cup           Icing sugar
   2      tablespoons   Shortening
     1/2 teaspoon      Vanilla
   1      tablespoon    Apple juice

Sift together flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder & salt. Stir in the apricots & nuts. Add the syrup. Stir until the mixture forms a thick batter.

Spread the batter into a lightly oiled 8" X 8" baking pan. Bake at 350F for 30 to 35 minutes or until the bars test done. Allow to cool slightly, cut into bars. When completely cool, spread with icing & drizzle some melted chocolate over the top if desired.

ICING: Cream together sugar & shortening. Add remaining ingredients & beat until smooth. Makes 1/2 cup.