11 oz. pkg. dry apricots
1 c. water

Cook until thick. Add 1 cup sugar. Cool before spreading.

DOUGH:

1 c. butter
1/2 c. water
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 c. brown sugar
2 1/2 c. oatmeal
1 tsp. baking soda

Cream shortening and sugar, add water and oatmeal. Mix well. Sift dry ingredients and add to mixture. Divide dough in half, pat out onto 12 x 15-inch cookie sheet. Spread with filling. Sprinkle remaining dough on top. Cook in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Cool and cut. Dust with powdered sugar.