APRICOT BLONDIES

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My mom used to make many varieties of apricot dessert because I loved apricots. I remember taking this dessert bar to school in my lunch box. I ate my sweets first, then ate my lunch . . . shh!!!

Provided by Jo Anne Sugimoto

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 c all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground pepper
1 1/4 stick butter, unsalted, softened
1 c light brown sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 c dried apricots, chopped
1/2 c macadamia nuts, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Prep 8x8-inch square baking pan, use a non-stick spray.
  • 2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and pepper.
  • 3. In a separate bowl, using an electric mixer, cream butter, brown sugar and vanilla extract until well blended.
  • 4. Beat in egg until mixture is smooth. Add flour mixture in 3 increments until a dough forms.
  • 5. Mix in apricots and macadamia nuts.
  • 6. Place the dough into prepared pan and use spatula to even the dough out.
  • 7. Bake for 45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • 8. Remove from the oven onto a wire rack to cool completely. Slice into squares.

Pinchez Mzionn
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I made these blondies for my co-workers and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the way they looked and smelled.


Nomasande Webu
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I'm not sure about using dried apricots in a blondie. It seems like an odd combination of flavors.


Safi Man
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These blondies look so delicious! I'm going to make them for my next potluck.


Ann Wanja
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been wanting to make homemade blondies for a long time.


Mohammed ARFAOUI
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I'm not a baker, but these blondies were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to try more of your recipes.


Sonia Demyers
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I made these blondies for a party and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them!


Janan Janan
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My kids will love these blondies! They're the perfect after-school snack.


Marisa Tobiko
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I prefer recipes that don't require a lot of fancy equipment. I'm happy to see that all I need for these blondies is a baking sheet and a mixing bowl.


Karla Cain
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I've never tried a blondie before. Are they more like a brownie or a cookie?


Joe Butler
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I'm not sure how I'm going to wait until these blondies are cool enough to eat. They smell amazing!


Andrej Lacko
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I love the idea of using dried apricots in a blondie. It's such a unique and creative recipe.


Classic Taylor
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I'm so excited to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


Anime Isaias
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These blondies are the perfect afternoon pick-me-up. I love that they're made with wholesome ingredients.


Tamjidur Rahman
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I made these blondies for my friends who are gluten-free. They loved them! I'm so glad I found this recipe.


A'naysia salaam
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I'm not sure about this recipe. The apricots seem a bit too tart for my taste.


Mano Nina
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These blondies are so moist and flavorful! I'm definitely going to make them again.


Samina Saqib902
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I love the combination of flavors in these blondies. The apricots and brown sugar are the perfect amount of sweet, and the almonds add a nice nutty crunch.


Md fardin Hosen
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These blondies are so easy to make! I just threw everything in a bowl and baked it. They're the perfect weeknight dessert.


Fahad Toor
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I made these blondies for my family and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the soft, cakey texture and the sweet apricot flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Daahir Walageey
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These apricot blondies are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The apricots give them a lovely chewiness, while the brown sugar and butter add a delightful crunch.