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Apricot Bars I

By: Marian 
"A rich little bar cookie that's hard to stop with just one."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (20)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 1/2 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup apricot preserves
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Cream flour, butter and brown sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Press into a 9x13 inch pan.
  3. Bake for 20 minutes. Take out and spread preserves evenly then sprinkle with nuts. Score into bars, but leave in pan.
  4. Return to oven at 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) for up to 15 minutes. Cool on rack.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 251 | Total Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 50mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2003 by RAVRAM   view full review
OH MY GOD!!! I made these as part of a friends wedding buffet, and they were SCARFED DOWN!!! ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2003 by carriebrady   view full review
Everyone loved these. The second baking took a little longer than the recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2004 by CHERYL UTLEY   view full review
EXCELLENT!! These are so incredible - people just rave over these when I make them. Thank you...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2011 by Tamara   view full review
These are great!!! I did change the recipe a bit though. I did half with the apricot...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2005 by LVK01   view full review
This is a keeper. I, too, had to bake the 2nd go-around much longer, as the crust was too...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2009 by gapch1026   view full review
These were very good. I did add a pinch of salt to the flour mixture and I used non-stick...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2008 by CHEFANDERSEN   view full review
These were really really good. Made my own quick preserves to put on top...didn't have any nus...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2003 by ELYSE DANIELLE   view full review
I made this for thanksgiving dinner and two peple threw up. It could have been my turkey, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2006 by VeggieGal   view full review
It is hard to stop at just one! I used almonds rather than walnuts, and baked it longer the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 31, 2011 by JENNCC   view full review
These were delicious, but like other reviewers noted the crust needs extra bake time. I used...

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