Apricot Brownies

1/2 C unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted

1 C All-purpose flour
1/2 t baking powder

1/4 t salt

2 eggs

3/4 C granulated sugar

1/4 C brown sugar

1/2 t instant coffee granules

11/2 tsp real vanilla

1/3 C  olive oil

2/3 C B & R Farms Diced Dried Blenheim Apricots

1/4 C milk or dark chocolate chips

1/4 C milk or dark mini chocolate chips 

Preheat oven 350F and coat 9” square baking dish with cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine cocoa, flour, baking powder and salt. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and grad. sugar until light & fluffy. Add brown sugar, coffee granules and vanilla; beat additional 2 minutes. Add oil in slow stream, beating 2 minutes more. Stir in dry ingredients. Mix in apricots & 1/4 cup chocolate chips. Spread into pan, sprinkle with mini chips. Bake 20-24 min. or until the center is slightly firm. Be careful not to over bake. Cool on wire rack, cut and serve.  Makes 16 brownies.