Apricrot Preserves Cookie Bars

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Cream flour, butter and brown sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Press into a 9x13 inch pan.

Bake for 20 minutes. Take out and spread preserves evenly then sprinkle with nuts. Score into bars, but leave in pan.

Return to oven at 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) for up to 15 minutes. Cool on rack.

Makes 18 servings