APRICOT WALNUT BARS

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These moist bars have a great flavor. Everyone in my family loves them, and I get lots of requests for the recipe. -Kim Gilliland, Simi Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2/3 cup dried apricots
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, cook apricots in water over medium heat for 10 minutes or until softened. Drain, cool and chop; set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add 1 cup flour until well blended. , Press into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° until lightly browned, about 20 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat eggs and brown sugar until blended. Beat in vanilla. In a small bowl, combine the baking powder, salt, and remaining flour; gradually add to egg mixture. Stir in apricots and nuts. Pour over crust. , Bake at 350° until set, about 30 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar; cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Parker Sims
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These bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. I highly recommend them!


aazim Ali
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I'm not a baker, but these bars were so easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly.


Baby Jani
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I made these bars for my friends and they raved about them. They said they were the best apricot walnut bars they had ever had.


Anil Maharjan
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover apricots. I also like to add a little bit of cinnamon to the batter for extra flavor.


Javed Bhatti
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I've made these bars for years and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and everyone loves them.


Nate Dignan
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. I love the crunchy walnuts and the creamy frosting.


Ojotemitope Ayomi
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I'm not a big fan of apricots, but I loved these bars. The cream cheese frosting really balances out the tartness of the apricots.


mistysky3277
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These bars are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they still taste great.


Waruni2 Rathnayaka
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I love the combination of flavors in these bars. The apricots are tart and sweet, the walnuts add a nice crunch, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Scott Raikoso
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These bars were delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were gone in minutes.


Eyob Mintesnot
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I've made these bars several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of apricots, walnuts, and cream cheese is just perfect.


Riyaz Desai
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These apricot walnut bars were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.


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