APRICOT SQUARES

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Make and share this Apricot Squares recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kibbie

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (1 -2 cup) cup butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 (12 ounce) jar apricot jam
2 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cream butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla until fluffy.
  • Stir in flour until well blended.
  • Spread in ungreased 13x9 inch pan.
  • Bake 15 minutes.
  • Cool completely.
  • Spread jam over cooled crust.
  • Beat egg whites and almond extract until soft peaks form.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until stiff and glossy.
  • Spread over jam.
  • Sprinkle with almonds (if desired).
  • Bake at 350 for 15 to 20 minutes, or until egg whites are set and slightly golden.
  • Cool completely.
  • Cut into 2 inch squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2289.8, Fat 107.4, SaturatedFat 59.6, Cholesterol 244, Sodium 780.7, Carbohydrate 321.4, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 174, Protein 24.4

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