Mary Raper'S Blondies
["1/2 c. shortening", "2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed", "2 eggs", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 3/4 c. sifted flour", "1/2 tsp. salt", "2 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 c. chopped, dried apricots", "1/2 c. chopped pecans"]
["Cream the shortening and sugar.", "Add remaining ingredients in order given; mix well after each addition.", "Spread in a shallow, greased pan.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 18 to 20 minutes.", "Do not overbake. Take out while soft and chewy."]
["shortening", "brown sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "flour", "salt", "baking powder", "apricots", "pecans"]