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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 30 |
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A dusting of confectioners' sugar adds to the appeal of these soft and chewy apricot bars. A packages baking mix makes them a snap to prepare. Ingredients:
1 package (6 ounces) dried apricots |
1 cup water |
2-1/2 cups plus 2/3 cup biscuit/baking mix, divided |
1/2 cup sugar |
1/2 cup cold butter |
2 cups packed brown sugar |
4 eggs |
1 cup chopped walnuts |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
confectioners' sugar |
Directions:
1. In a saucepan, bring the apricots and water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Drain and cool. Chop apricots and set aside.
2. In a bowl, combine 2-1/2 cups biscuit mix and sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Pat into an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
3. In a large bowl, beat brown sugar and eggs until blended. Stir in the apricots, walnuts, vanilla and remaining biscuit mix; spread over crust.
4. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 5 dozen.
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