Luscious Apricot Squares

Name: Luscious Apricot Squares
Total time: 135 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: Desserts
Ingredients: 1 cup dried apricots; 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour (divided); 1/2 cup butter (softened); 1/4 cup margarine (softened); 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup packed light brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp salt; 2 Tbsp confectioners' sugar

A buttery shortbread base topped with a cake-like apricot-caramel layer studded with walnuts.

135 minutes

Serves 16

Dessert

Contains common allergens

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Instructions

6 steps

1
In a small covered saucepan, cook the dried apricots in enough water to cover over low heat for 15 minutes. Drain, then finely chop and set aside.

2
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch pan. In a large bowl, measure 1 cup of the flour with the butter, margarine, and granulated sugar. Beat with a mixer on medium speed until well mixed and crumbly, then pat evenly into the pan.
3
Bake the base for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
4
Meanwhile, in the same bowl combine the remaining 1/3 cup flour, the eggs, chopped apricots, brown sugar, walnuts, baking powder, vanilla, and salt. Beat on medium speed until well mixed, scraping the bowl occasionally.
5
Pour the apricot mixture over the baked layer and return to the oven. Bake about 25 minutes longer, until golden and set.
6
Cool completely in the pan, then cut into squares and dust with the confectioners' sugar.

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