Apricot Crumble Squares

This recipe comes from 500 Best Cookies, Bars and Squares cookbook by Esther Brody. These squares remind me of apricot cobbler, but you can eat them with your hands.Enjoy!

• Ready In: 38 mins
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 1  egg
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 2  cups  sliced apricots (drained if canned)
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. 8 inched square cake pan, ungreased.
3. Base: In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. In a large bowl beat butter and sugar until smooth and creamy. Beat in egg and vanilla until incorporated. Blend in flour mixture, just until a dough forms. Spread dough evenly in pan. Bake in preheated oven for 6 to 7 minutes, until lightly browned.
5. Topping: Arrange apricots evenly over top of base. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
6. Bake 10 to 12 minutes longer or until golden brown.Place pan on a wire rack to cool completely, then cut into squares.