• 1 cup White flour
• 1/3 cup Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1 1/2 cups Dried apricot pieces
• 1 tablespoon Walnuts -- chopped
• 1 tablespoon Cashews -- chopped
• 1/3 cup Maple syrup
  ICING
  
• 1-cup confectioner's Sugar
• 2 tablespoons Shortening
• 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
• 1 tablespoon Apple juice

Sift together flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder & salt. Stir in the apricots & nuts. Add the syrup. Stir until the mixture forms a thick batter.

Spread the batter into a lightly oiled 8" X 8" baking pan. Bake at 350ºF for 30 to 35 minutes or until the bars test done. Allow to cool slightly, cut into bars.

When completely cool, spread with icing & drizzle some melted chocolate over the top if desired.

ICING: Cream together sugar & shortening. Add remaining ingredients & beat until smooth.

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