LUSCIOUS APRICOT BARS

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Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup margarine or butter, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup All-Bran® Original or All-Bran® Bran Buds®
APRICOT LAYER
2/3 cup finely cut dried apricot
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
powdered sugar

Steps:

1. For crust, measure margarine, granulated sugar and the 2/3 cup flour into small mixing bowl. Beat until smooth. Mix in KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN cereal. Spread mixture evenly in bottom of 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray.2. Bake at 350°F about 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven. Cool slightly.3. While crust is baking, rinse apricots. Place in small mixing bowl. Cover with very hot water. Let stand about 10 minutes or until tender. Drain well. Set aside.4. Stir together the remaining 1/2 cup flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.5. In medium mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, eggs and vanilla. Beat well. Add flour mixture. Mix well. Stir in nuts and apricots. Spread mixture over baked crust.6. Return to oven and bake about 45 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Cool. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

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