APRICOT ANGEL BROWNIES

2 bars (2-oz each) white baking chocolate
1/3 cup butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup finely chopped dried apricots
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup flaked coconut

In a saucepan, melt the white chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring constantly until all the chocolate is melted. Remove from heat; stir in the brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until blended. Set aside.

In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in the chocolate mixture. Combine apricots, almonds, and coconut; stir half of the mixture into the batter. Pour into a 9-inch square baking pan. Sprinkle the remaining apricot mixture on top of the batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool.

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