APRICOT-HAZELNUT TRIANGLES

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These crispy cookie treats can be changed up-try different nuts and jams, and dark or white chocolate depending on the holiday. -Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield About 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar, divided
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3 tablespoons apricot preserves or flavor of your choice
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons water
3/4 cup finely chopped hazelnuts or nuts of your choice
7 ounces dark chocolate candy coating, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, cream butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Press dough into a greased 8-in. square baking pan; spread with preserves. In a small bowl, mix melted butter, water and remaining sugar; stir in hazelnuts. Spread over preserves., Bake until edges are golden brown and center is set, 30-35 minutes. Cool 15 minutes on a wire rack. Cut into sixteen 2-in. squares. Cut squares into triangles. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., Dip 1 side of each triangle halfway into melted chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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