WINNING APRICOT BARS

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This recipe is down-home baking at its best, and it really represents all regions of the country. It's won blue ribbons at county fairs and cookie contests in several states! Easy to make, it's perfect for potluck suppers, bake sales, lunchboxes or just plain snacking.-Jill Moritz, Irvine, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 jar (10 to 12 ounces) apricot preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. In a small bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture, mixing well. Fold in coconut and walnuts., Press two-thirds of dough onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Spread with preserves; crumble remaining dough over preserves. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MD Nurozzaman
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I'm not a huge fan of apricots, but I loved these bars! The crust is so flaky and the filling is so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Michael Lumor
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These apricot bars are so delicious! I love the combination of flavors. I will definitely be making these again.


Huraira Majed
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I made these apricot bars for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them! I will definitely be making these again.


FA Foysol Ahmed
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These apricot bars are the perfect summer dessert! They're so refreshing and delicious. I love the combination of flavors. I will definitely be making these again.


Elizabeth Hamutenya
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I've made these apricot bars several times and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the crust is so flaky and the filling is so flavorful.


Kim rae Cary
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These apricot bars are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the crust is so flaky and the filling is so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Wasif Rajpoot
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I'm not a huge fan of apricots, but I loved these bars! The crust is so flaky and the filling is so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Butanda Isifu
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These apricot bars are so delicious! I love the combination of flavors. I will definitely be making these again.


Daisy Alexander
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I made these apricot bars for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them! I will definitely be making these again.


nerdclubdemon 666
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These apricot bars are the perfect summer dessert! They're so refreshing and delicious. I love the combination of flavors. I will definitely be making these again.


Celumusa Kunene
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I've made these apricot bars several times and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the crust is so flaky and the filling is so flavorful.


Emmanuel Onyewuchi
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These apricot bars are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the combination of flavors. I will definitely be making these again.


Bavly shang
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I'm not a huge fan of apricots, but I loved these bars! The crust is so flaky and the filling is so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Virginia Giles
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These apricot bars are so delicious! The crust is perfectly flaky and the filling is sweet and tart. I love the combination of flavors. I will definitely be making these again.


Mary Short
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I made these apricot bars for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! The crust is so crispy and the filling is so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Samara Wesley
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These apricot bars were a huge hit with my family! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. The crust is perfectly flaky and the filling is sweet and tart. I will definitely be making these again.