WINNING APRICOT BARS
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
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.
CHEWY APRICOT CARDAMOM COOKIES
I had a lot of apricots on hand and even though we have no problems eating them plain, I decided to get creative today and I am delightfully surprised. :-) This cookie is what I came up with. They are a little soft in the middle, but have a chewy texture. They are sweet and if you love apricots, you will love these. They...
Provided by Sea Sun
Categories Other Snacks
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- 2. Sift together first four ingredients and set aside.
- 3. Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs and extracts until blended.
- 4. Incorporate flour mixture until mixed. Fold in apricots and walnuts (optional).
- 5. Drop by rounded tablespoon or cookie scoop onto greased cookie sheet, or use parchment paper.
- 6. Bake for 12-14 minutes until cookies are well set and lightly browned. Do not be tempted to take them out too early or they will be too soft.
- 7. Let cool for 5 minutes on cookie sheet and then transfer to cooling rack to cool completely.
ALMOND APRICOT LOGS
Make and share this Almond Apricot Logs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Theresa Thunderbird
Categories Dessert
Time 2h15m
Yield 60 logs
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl,dissolve yeat in water.
- Add the milk,oil,sugar,eggs,salt,nutmeg and 2 cups flour.
- Beat until smooth.
- Add apricots and almonds.
- Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
- Turn onto floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic,about 6-8 minutes.
- Place in a greased bowl,turning once to grease top.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place till doubled,about 1-1/2 hours.
- Punch dough down,let rest for 10 minutes.
- Turn onto lightly floured surface.
- Roll into 15x12 inch rectangle.
- Cut into 3x1 inch strips.
- Place 1 inch apart on greased baking sheets.
- Cover and let rise until doubled,about 30 minutes.
- Bake at 375 for 15 minutes or until light golden brown.
- Remove to wire racks.
- For glaze combine the powdered sugar,vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency.
- Brush over warm logs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.3, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 8, Sodium 91.3, Carbohydrate 14, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 5.2, Protein 2.2
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