Layered Apricot Bars Recipe

Name: Layered Apricot Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (6-ounce) package dried apricots; 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 2 large eggs; 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1 (6-ounce) package dried apricots
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 large eggs
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Powdered sugar

1
Bring apricots and water to cover to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes or until tender. Drain and coarsely chop apricots; set aside.
2
Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, beating well. Stir in 1 cup flour, and press mixture into a lightly greased aluminum foil-lined 9-inch square pan.
3
Bake at 350u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
4
Beat eggs at medium speed until thick and pale; gradually add brown sugar, beating well. Add remaining 1/3 cup flour, baking powder, and salt, beating well. Stir in chopped apricot, walnuts, and vanilla; spread mixture evenly over crust.
5
Bake at 325u00b0 for 45 minutes. Let cool completely in pan. Cut into bars; sprinkle with powdered sugar.
6
Prep: 25 min.; Bake: 1 hr., 5 min.

726

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (6-ounce) package dried apricots, 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, divided, and more.

Yes, Layered 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.

Layered Apricot Bars

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