Apricot Almond Bars

Name: Apricot Almond Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 5 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup packed light brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 jar (12 ounces) apricot preserves, warmed; ALMOND LAYER:; 2 cans (8 ounces each) almond paste, crumbled into small pieces; 1 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 4 large eggs; FROSTING:; 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped; 1/2 cup half-and-half cream; 3 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min.

Makes

5 dozen

Updated: Jan. 12, 2023

I often bring these treats to Christmas potlucks and parties. A tin of these yummy bars makes a great gift, too. —Lynne Danley, Gresham, Oregon

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Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 jar (12 ounces) apricot preserves, warmed
ALMOND LAYER:
2 cans (8 ounces each) almond paste, crumbled into small pieces
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs
FROSTING:
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter, brown sugar and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in flour. Press onto bottom of a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Spread with preserves.
In another bowl, beat almond paste and sugar on low speed until blended. Beat in vanilla and eggs, one at a time. Pour over preserves.
Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in almond layer comes out clean. Cool slightly on a wire rack.
Meanwhile, place chocolate in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil; pour over chocolate. Stir with a whisk until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar, butter and vanilla; beat until smooth.
Spread over warm bars. Cool completely before cutting.

Nutrition Facts

1 bar: 170 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 60mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

Apricot Almond Bars

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