Apricot Ribbon Bars

==Description==
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
* Source: South Idaho Press, Tuesday, November 21, 2006
* Typed By: Susan Godfrey
* Makes 16 Cookies
==Ingredients==
* 1 cup Sun-Maid California apricots, chopped
* ½ cup butter or margarine, softened
* ⅔ cup firmly packed brown sugar
* 1 tsp vanilla extract
* ½ cup all-purpose flour
* ½ tsp baking soda
* 1½ cups old-fashioned oats
* 1 cup chopped walnuts
* ½ cup apricot jam
==Directions==
# 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; beat until well blended.
# Add flour and baking soda; mix well.
# Stir in oats and walnuts.
# Reserve 1 cup oat mixture for topping.
# Press remaining oat mixture into 8-inch square pan.
# Combine chopped apricots and jam.
# Spread apricot mixture to within ½ inch of edges.
# Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture; press lightly.
# Bake at 375 °F for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.
# Cool in pan; cut into bars.
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