Joanne's Apricot Bars Recipe

Name: Joanne's Apricot Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Nonstick vegetable oil spray; 1 cup all purpose flour; 1/4 cup sugar; Pinch of salt; 1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 2/3 cup (packed) dried apricot halves (about 4 ounces), coarsely chopped; 1/3 cup all purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs; 1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts; Powdered sugar

Servings: persons

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2/3 cup (packed) dried apricot halves (about 4 ounces), coarsely chopped
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts
Powdered sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Spray 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish with nonstick spray.
3
Blend flour, sugar, and salt in processor.
4
Add butter; using on/off turns, process until coarse meal forms.
5
Press crumbs firmly onto bottom of dish.
6
Bake until center is golden, about 25 minutes.
7
Maintain oven temperature.
8
Place apricots in small saucepan; add enough water to cover.
9
Boil until soft, about 4 minutes; drain and set aside.
10
Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into small bowl.
11
Using electric mixer, beat eggs in large bowl.
12
Add brown sugar and vanilla; beat until thick.
13
Stir in flour mixture, then nuts and apricots.
14
Spread over shortbread.
15
Bake cookie until puffed, dark brown, and toothpick inserted into topping comes out with small moist crumbs attached, about 35 minutes.
16
Cool in dish.
17
Cut cookie into 6 strips, then crosswise into thirds.
18
Transfer to waxed paper.
19
Sift powdered sugar over bars.

776

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Nonstick vegetable oil spray, 1 cup all purpose flour, 1/4 cup sugar, Pinch of salt, and more.

Yes, Joanne's Apricot 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.

Joanne's Apricot Bars

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