APRICOT BARS

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Sioux Falls, South Dakota cook Helen Cluts shares her recipe for these beautiful rich-tasting bars. She explains, "My family likes snacking on them. This recipe's one I've used and shared for over 30 years."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 to 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup butter
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
1 cup apricot preserves
TOPPING:
1 egg, lightly beaten
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, beat egg and milk; stir into flour mixture. , Spread in a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Spread preserves over crust. Combine topping ingredients; carefully drop by tablespoonfuls over apricot layer. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack; cut into small bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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