CHOCOLATE-APRICOT NUT BARS

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Making your own bars is surprisingly easy; this version requires less than 10 minutes of prep. Experiment with your favorite dried fruits and nuts.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups dried apricots
1/2 cup raw almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted
Coarse salt
1/2 ounce dark chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • Pulse apricots, almonds, 1 tablespoon coconut, and a pinch of salt in a food processor until finely ground.
  • Line a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with parchment, leaving an inch overhang on all sides. Transfer mixture to pan and press firmly to form a rectangle.
  • Use parchment overhang to remove from pan. Drizzle mixture with chocolate and sprinkle with remaining coconut.
  • Transfer to refrigerator and leave until firm, about 15 minutes. Slice into six bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 56 g

Xahriyar Hasan
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These bars are so delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.


Tiasha Pillay
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I made these bars with my kids and they had a blast. It's a great recipe for a family baking project.


Philip Tamang
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These bars are a little too crumbly for my taste. I would add a little more flour next time.


Adeel Butt
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I love the combination of chocolate and apricots. These bars are a great way to satisfy my sweet tooth.


Julie Cade
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These bars are perfect for a party or potluck. They're easy to make and they always disappear quickly.


Lwandle Mabuza
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in no time! They were definitely a hit.


Mark Sheridan
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I had trouble finding dried apricots. I ended up using raisins instead and the bars still turned out great.


Bebel
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These bars are a little too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Saan Jones
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I love that these bars are made with wholesome ingredients. I feel good about giving them to my family.


Prembahadurbk Prembah durbk
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These bars are perfect for a quick and easy snack. They're also great for packing in lunches.


abdulbasit malik
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I've made these bars with different types of nuts and they're always good. My favorites are walnuts and pecans.


Sangit rai
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I was a little skeptical about the combination of chocolate, apricots, and nuts, but I was pleasantly surprised. These bars are delicious!


Park Yuna
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These bars are so easy to make. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them together.


Kinzie Anne Wallace
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're perfect for any occasion.


Ehis Assurance
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Aneeq Ashiq
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I love the chewy texture of these bars. They're also not too sweet, which I appreciate.


Keachia Freeman
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These bars were a huge hit with my family! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. The combination of chocolate, apricots, and nuts is perfect.