ALMOND APRICOT BARS

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Apricot jam provides the fruit flavor in this small pan of sweet dessert bars shared by Olga Wolkosky of Richmond, British Columbia. "They freeze well and are always a hit," she relates. "They're also good with seedless raspberry jam instead."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups white baking chips, divided
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup apricot jam
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a microwave, melt 1 cup chips; stir until smooth. Set aside. , In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in melted chips and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour. Spread half of the batter into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Spread with jam., Stir remaining chips into remaining batter. Drop by tablespoonfuls over jam; carefully spread over top. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into squares; cut squares in half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Crystal Reed
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover apricots. I always have a few extra apricots in my fridge and these bars are the perfect way to use them up.


Ochendo Alex
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These bars are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I love the combination of almonds and apricots.


op maruf
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These bars are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


skulhurtzs
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I love that these bars are made with healthy ingredients. They're a great way to satisfy my sweet tooth without feeling guilty.


abel perry
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These bars are the perfect snack or dessert. They're also great for potlucks and bake sales.


belita mweemba
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I'm a beginner baker and these bars were really easy to make. They turned out great!


H Waleed
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These bars were a lot of work to make, but they were worth it. They're so delicious!


Laporscha Lester
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my bars turned out dry. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Musadeq Niazi
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These bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Donald Johnson jr
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I'm not a huge fan of apricots, but I loved these bars. The almond flavor really balances out the tartness of the apricots.


Amjad Saki
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These bars are so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use fresh or dried apricots.


Alarosix
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I've made these bars several times and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart.


Playas Only
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These almond apricot bars were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.