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The yummiest apricot-coconut squares you’ve ever tasted!
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup dried apricots
- 1 cup water
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- ¾ cup flaked coconut (Optional)
- 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). In a medium bowl, mix together butter, sugar, and 1 cup flour. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 9×13 inch pan.
Step 2
Bake for 25 minutes in preheated oven. In small saucepan, bring apricots and water to a boil, and cook for 10 minutes. Drain, chop, and set aside to cool.
Step 3
In a medium bowl, beat eggs and brown sugar. Stir in 1/3 cup flour, baking powder, salt, vanilla, and lemon juice. Fold in nuts and chopped apricots. Stir in coconut, if desired. Pour over the prepared crust.
Step 4
Bake for an additional 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm. Cool, and dust with confectioners' sugar before cutting into squares.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 24 | |
| Calories 166 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat8g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat4g | 18% |
| Cholesterol26mg | 9% |
| Sodium77mg | 3% |
| Total Carbohydrate22g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars16g | |
| Protein2g | |
| Vitamin C0mg | 1% |
| Calcium25mg | 2% |
| Iron1mg | 4% |
| Potassium99mg | 2% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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