LATTICE FRUIT BARS

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These attractive bars make a beautiful addition to any table. I like the fact that one batch goes a long way.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter, cubed
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup apricot preserves
3/4 cup raspberry preserves

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Combine eggs and vanilla; stir into crumb mixture until blended. Cover and refrigerate a fourth of the dough for at least 45 minutes. , Press remaining dough into an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Spread 1/4 cup apricot preserves in a 1-3/4-in. strip over one long side of crust. Spread 1/4 cup of raspberry preserves in a 1-3/4-in. strip adjoining the apricot strip. Repeat twice. , Roll out reserved dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut into 1/2-in. strips; make a lattice top. Bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 87mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.