Apricot Sandwich Bar Cookies

Sweet and tart, with a delicious oatmeal cookie crust. Great for the holidays. Fast and easy to make. Can be made with fresh apricots, too. Omit water in that case.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 36

Ingredients

• FILLING

• 1⁄4 cup walnuts
• 1⁄2 cup  dried apricot
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄2 cup sugar

• CRUST

• 1⁄2 cup butter, melted
• 2⁄3 cup brown sugar
• 1  cup flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1  cup oatmeal

Directions

1. Combine filling ingredients and chop fine in food processor.
2. Combine crust ingredients and press 1/2 into the bottom of an 8 x 8 cake pan.
3. Pour in filling and spread evenly.
4. Sprinkle top with second 1/2 of cookie mixture.
5. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
6. Cool and cut in small squares.