Apricot-Coconut Squares Recipe
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Apricot-Coconut Squares

By: Jo Whattam 
"The yummiest apricot-coconut squares you've ever tasted!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (33)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9x13 inch pan
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup dried apricots
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 3/4 cup flaked coconut (optional)
  • 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). In a medium bowl, mix together butter, sugar, and 1 cup flour. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.
  2. Bake for 25 minutes in preheated oven. In small saucepan, bring apricots and water to a boil, and cook for 10 minutes. Drain, chop, and set aside to cool.
  3. In a medium bowl, beat eggs and brown sugar. Stir in 1/3 cup flour, baking powder, salt, vanilla, and lemon juice. Fold in nuts and chopped apricots. Stir in coconut, if desired. Pour over the prepared crust.
  4. Bake for an additional 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm. Cool, and dust with confectioners' sugar before cutting into squares.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 166 | Total Fat: 8.2g | Cholesterol: 28mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2004 by LAURELP52   view full review
I made these for Christmas, along with several other cookies. THESE were gone first! I had to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2003 by MOOCHIECAT   view full review
Really great, and a nice change from the usual chocolatey stuff I always end up making at...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2003 by JACTAN   view full review
This tasted very good. I have made other apricot slices/bars before, but there were more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2003 by SABINE WILSON   view full review
These bars come out tender and chewy. I took them to work and they disappeared.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2003 by Anita   view full review
I came home from the market with some dried apricots, and wanted to make a dessert. I tried...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2003 by BLACKVELVETRAV   view full review
I made these with my son for Teacher Appreciation day. They were a big hit with everyone who...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2006 by Kristen   view full review
Pretty good tasting, except the crust is very thin and crispy. I might recommend using a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2003 by MISTY 179   view full review
What a lovely square. It was easy to make and tastes terrific. Freezes well also. Thanks for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2003 by GIZMO911   view full review
Brought to a dinner party. The guests flipped over these delicious bars.
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2006 by Gal Benron   view full review
I got some very ambivalent reviews for this recipe... Some loved it, others hated it....

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