APRICOT ALMOND BARS
I often bring these treats to Christmas potlucks and parties. A tin of these yummy bars makes a great gift, too. -Lynne Danley, Gresham, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter, brown sugar and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in flour. Press onto bottom of a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Spread with preserves., In another bowl, beat almond paste and sugar on low speed until blended. Beat in vanilla and eggs, one at a time. Pour over preserves., Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in almond layer comes out clean. Cool slightly on a wire rack., Meanwhile, place chocolate in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil; pour over chocolate. Stir with a whisk until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar, butter and vanilla; beat until smooth., Spread over warm bars. Cool completely before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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Tharushi Sanjana
[email protected]I made these bars for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
lucilleX mel
[email protected]These bars were delicious! I loved the buttery crust and the sweet apricot filling. I will definitely be making these again.
HAM MWEZI
[email protected]I loved the combination of flavors in these bars, but I found them to be a bit too crumbly. I think I'll try using a different type of flour next time.
Alyssa Workman
[email protected]These bars were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll add a little more butter to the crust next time.
Zaid Mughal
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of almonds, so I used chopped walnuts instead. The bars were still delicious!
kopa
[email protected]I had some trouble finding apricot preserves, so I used peach preserves instead. The bars still turned out great!
graham baker
[email protected]These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved them. I think next time I'll use less sugar in the filling.
Aya Jamal
[email protected]I've made these bars several times now and they're always a favorite. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love the combination of apricots and almonds.
Ashirafu Papa
[email protected]I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! The bars were easy to make and looked very impressive.
Sulaic Sulamic
[email protected]These bars were delicious! The apricot filling was tart and tangy, and the almond topping added a nice crunch. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making these again.
H A Khan
[email protected]These apricot almond bars were a hit! The combination of sweet apricots, nutty almonds, and buttery crust was heavenly. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. I'm definitely adding this recipe to my regular baking rotation.