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This recipe captures the sweetness of apricot jam, and sets it atop a thin, buttery cookie.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 4 dozen bars or 2 dozen squares

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/4 cups apricot jam, room temperature
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/3 cups yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1 pound plus 2 ounces (4 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
Vegetable-oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly coat an 11-by-17-inch baking pan with cooking spray, and line with parchment; set aside. Have ready a pastry bag fitted with a #11 plain tip. Spoon jam into a medium bowl, and beat with a rubber spatula to smooth out texture; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, cornmeal and salt; set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine butter and sugar, and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating until smooth after each addition. Reduce speed to low, add reserved flour mixture, and beat until thoroughly combined. Remove 1 3/4 cups of the dough; use it to fill the prepared pastry bag. Fold the end over to keep dough from drying out; set aside.
  • Using an offset spatula, spread the remaining dough into the prepared pan as evenly and smoothly as possible. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove pan from oven, and transfer to a heat-proof surface. Using an offset spatula, spread jam on top in an even layer. Using the prepared pastry bag, pipe parallel lines of dough spaced 1 inch apart over the jam. Pipe perpendicular lines of dough at 1-inch intervals over first lines. Place in oven, and bake until golden, 20 to 25 minutes, rotating halfway through. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Cut into 1-by-3-inch bars or 3-inch squares.

Elton Pietersen
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the apricots added a nice tang. I would definitely make this again.


siemits
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I wasn't sure how this dish would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the apricots added a nice sweetness. I would definitely make this again.


Jack Brosnan
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This dish was easy to make and the results were delicious. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the apricots added a nice sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Shahalom Islam
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I loved this recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the apricots added a delicious sweetness. I would definitely make this again.


Tim of Denjar
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the apricots added a nice tang. I would definitely make this again.


Phofolo Mokgetsi
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. The chicken was moist and tender, and the apricots added a nice sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Krishna Regmi
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This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The chicken was very flavorful and the apricots added a nice touch. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


Asma Yaqoby
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the apricots were a delicious addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Mukesh Mandal
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This dish was easy to make and the results were impressive. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the apricots added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


America's Ass
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I'm not usually a fan of apricots, but this dish was delicious. The combination of the apricots, chicken, and sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


pushpanjali sharma
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This recipe was a hit at my dinner party. The apricots added a delicious sweetness and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


MIGUEL DOMINGUEZ
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My family loved this dish! It was so easy to make and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.