Apricot Almond Bars Recipe

Name: Apricot Almond Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup packed light brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 jar (12 ounces) apricot preserves, warmed; 2 cans (8 ounces each) almond paste, crumbled into small pieces; 1 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 4 large eggs; 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped; 1/2 cup half-and-half cream; 3 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 jar (12 ounces) apricot preserves, warmed
2 cans (8 ounces each) almond paste, crumbled into small pieces
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Cream butter, brown sugar and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in flour. Press onto bottom of a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Spread with preserves.
2
In another bowl, beat almond paste and sugar on low speed until blended. Beat in vanilla and eggs, one at a time. Pour over preserves.
3
Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in almond layer comes out clean. Cool slightly on a wire rack.
4
Meanwhile, place chocolate in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil; pour over chocolate. Stir with a whisk until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar, butter and vanilla; beat until smooth.
5
Spread over warm bars. Cool completely before cutting.

3325

kcal

Calories

183

Fat

379

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 3 teaspoons vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Apricot Almond Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Apricot Almond Bars

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