Apricot Ribbon Bars



apricot Ribbon Bars

Makes 16 Cookies


 * 1 c Sun-Maid California apricots, Chopped

? c butter or margarine, Softened


 * 2/3 c Firmly Packed brown sugar


 * 1 t vanilla extract

? c all-purpose flour

? t baking soda


 * 1-? c old-fashioned oats


 * 1 c Chopped walnuts

? c apricot jam

Place apricots in Small Bowl And Cover With Warm water; Soak 10 Minutes.Pour Off water And Pat Dry. Combine butter, brown sugar And vanilla; BeatUntil Well Blended. Add flour And baking soda; Mix Well. Stir in Oats AndWalnuts. Reserve 1 Cup Oat Mixture For Topping.

Press Remaining Oat Mixture Into 8-Inch Square Pan. Combine Chopped ApricotsAnd Jam.

Spread apricot Mixture to Within ? Inch of Edges. Sprinkle With Reserved OatMixture; Press Lightly. Bake at 375? f 25 to 30 Minutes or Until GoldenBrown.

Cool in Pan; Cut Into Bars.

Source: South Idaho Press, Tuesday, November 21, 2006

Typed By: Susan Godfrey

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 * Catsrecipes Y-Group