Apricot-Coconut Squares Recipe

Name: Apricot-Coconut Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup butter, softened; ¼ cup white sugar; 1 cup flour; ⅔ cup dried apricot; 1 cup water; 2 eggs; 1 cup brown sugar, packed; ⅓ cup flour; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 cup chopped walnuts; ¾ cup flaked coconut (optional); ⅓ cup confectioners' sugar, for decoration

Servings: persons

½ cup butter, softened
¼ cup white sugar
1 cup flour
⅔ cup dried apricot
1 cup water
2 eggs
1 cup brown sugar, packed
⅓ cup flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup chopped walnuts
¾ cup flaked coconut (optional)
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar, for decoration

1
Preheat oven to 325*F (165*C) In a medium bowl, mix together butter, sugar and 1 cup flour.
2
Press into bottom of an ungreased 9X13 inch pan.
3
Bake for 25 minutes.
4
In small saucepan, bring apricots and water to boil, and cook for 10 minutes, drain, chop and set aside to cool.
5
In a medium bowl beat eggs and brown sugar, stir in 1/3 cup flour, baking powder, salt, vanilla and lemon juice.
6
Fold in nuts and chopped apricots.
7
Stir in coconut if desired.
8
Pour over the prepared baked crust.
9
Bake for additional 20 minutes or until firm.
10
Cool and dust with confectioners sugar before cutting into squares.

938

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: ½ cup butter, softened, ¼ cup white sugar, 1 cup flour, ⅔ cup dried apricot, and more.

Yes, Apricot-Coconut Squares 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-Coconut Squares

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