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Apricot Bars on a Plate

Apricot Almond Bars

Tender buttery french vanilla crumb crust topped with chopped apricots and sliced almonds glazed with apricot jam. A scrumptious Holiday cookie!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Additional Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 24 bars
Calories 240 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Crust
  • 1 1lb. 2.5 oz. pkg of French Vanilla Cake Mix or Yellow Cake Mix
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 egg
  • Filling
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups finely chopped dried apricots
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • Glaze
  • 1/2 cup apricot jam melted

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven to 350°. Grease 13 x 9 inch pan. In large bowl, combine all crust ingredients; beat at low speed until mixture is crumbly. Press crumb mixture firmly in bottom of greased pan to form crust.
  • Bake at 350° for 10 to 15 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine sugar and flour; mix well. Add 4 eggs; stir with spoon until well blended. Fold in apricots. Gently fold in almonds. Pour evenly over partially baked crust.
  • Bake at 350° for an additional 15-20 minutes or until filling is set. Remove from oven; gently brush with melted jam. Cool 45 minutes or until completely cooled. Cut into bars.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22g
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