Apricot Banana Squares Recipe

Ingredients for Apricot Banana Squares

• 1 cup (2 sticks) softened margarine
• 1 ½ cups packed light brown sugar
• Apricot Preserves
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• Baking Soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Banana
• Pecans

How to Make Apricot Banana Squares

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan.
2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened margarine and 1 ½ cups packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in 1 cup apricot preserves, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 3 mashed ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed), mixing well after each addition. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
6. Stir in ½ cup chopped nuts (optional).
7. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.