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DARK CHOCOLATE APRICOT BREAKFAST BARS RECIPE BY TASTY



Dark Chocolate Apricot Breakfast Bars Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: puffed rice cereal, oats, pumpkin seeds, almond, dried apricot, corn syrup, honey, vanilla extract, dark chocolate

Provided by Milloni Merchant

Yield 12 bars

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup puffed rice cereal
½ cup oats
½ cup pumpkin seeds
1 ⅓ cups almond, roasted
½ cup dried apricot, diced
⅓ cup corn syrup
½ cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 bar dark chocolate

Steps:

  • Combine puffed rice, oats, rice, and apricot into a large bowl.
  • In a sauce pan, heat corn syrup and honey until it reaches 260°F (126°C). Then carefully add vanilla extract and remove from heat.
  • Immediately pour the honey mixture into the bowl, stir, and transfer it onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
  • Using a spatula press down the mixture to desired thickness. (Careful - it may still be quite warm!)
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Heat 1 bar of dark chocolate for 1 minute, then drizzle over the top. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Remove parchment paper and cut into 12 even pieces.
  • Wrap each bar with wax paper and store up to 1 week.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 24 grams

DARK CHOCOLATE APRICOT COOKIES



Dark Chocolate Apricot Cookies image

Prize-Winning Recipe 2010! Go to the dark side of chocolate for a special fruity cookie.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

Reynolds™ Parchment Paper
1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 teaspoon orange extract
1 egg
1 cup chopped dried apricots
1 package (12 oz) dark chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheet with Reynolds Parchment Paper; set aside. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, orange extract and egg until soft dough forms. Stir in apricots until blended.
  • Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on lined cookie sheet.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 3 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until chips are melted. Dip each cookie halfway into melted chocolate, letting excess drip off. Place on waxed paper and let stand until chocolate is set, at least 2 hours. To quickly set chocolate, refrigerate cookies 15 minutes. Store between sheets of Reynolds Parchment Paper in tightly covered container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 60 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 1/2 g

WINNING APRICOT BARS



Winning Apricot Bars image

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.

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