Apricot Shortbread Squares |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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These fruity bars taste and look so good, people will have a hard time believing how quick they can be prepared. They're bound to become a favorite with your family. Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened |
1 cup sugar |
2 eggs, separated |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
3-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
1/4 teaspoon baking soda |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
2 jars (12 ounces each) apricot preserves |
1 cup chopped walnuts |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well (mixture will be crumbly). Press into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Carefully spread with apricot preserves.
2. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Carefully spread over preserves (egg white layer will be thin). Sprinkle with walnuts.
3. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and edges are bubbly. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 4 dozen.
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