APRICOT-ORANGE SHORTBREAD BARS
Categories Liqueur Dessert Bake Christmas Orange Apricot Almond Winter Jam or Jelly Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 32
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Butter 9x9x2-inch metal baking pan; line bottom and sides of pan with parchment paper, extending over sides. Butter parchment. Mix preserves and orange liqueur in small bowl; set aside.
- Using electric mixer, beat 1 cup butter and sugar in large bowl until well blended. Beat in almond extract. Add flour and salt; beat just until blended. Transfer 1 cup of dough to another small bowl; add crumbled almond paste and mix with fingertips until small clumps form. Mix in 1/4 cup sliced almonds; set aside for topping.
- Press remaining dough evenly onto bottom of prepared pan. Spread preserves mixture evenly over. Using fingertips, coarsely crumble topping over preserves, then sprinkle 1/4 cup almonds over. Press topping lightly into preserves.
- Bake shortbread until top and crust edges are golden brown, about 1 hour. Cool completely in pan on rack. Using parchment paper as aid, lift shortbread from pan. Cut shortbread into 4 equal strips, then cut each strip crosswise into 8 small bar cookies. (Can be prepared ahead. Store in single layer in airtight container at room temperature up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 weeks.)
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Sanaullah Riaz
[email protected]I can't wait to make these bars again!
Alisat Miya
[email protected]These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and tart.
Balika Adhikari
[email protected]I love the tangy apricot-orange filling in these bars.
Mariam Issa
[email protected]These bars are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
MillyonDollarBabe Millyon
[email protected]I made these bars for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.
Gracie Hepburn
[email protected]These bars were delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was tart and sweet. I would definitely make them again.
Waseem Khan
[email protected]I love the combination of apricots and oranges in these bars. The crust is also perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
monke_
[email protected]These bars were so easy to make and they turned out so well! The crust was flaky and the filling was gooey and delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
Ty Kk
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of shortbread, but these bars were amazing! The crust was perfectly buttery and the apricot-orange filling was tangy and sweet. I'll definitely be making these again.
Emma Harrison
[email protected]I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making them again.
Shimul Hosan
[email protected]These apricot-orange shortbread bars were a delightful treat! The combination of tangy apricots, sweet oranges, and buttery shortbread crust was a perfect balance of flavors. The bars were easy to make and turned out beautifully.