APRICOT SQUARES

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I remember my mom making these fruity bars for PTA meetings when I was in elementary school more than 40 years ago. Now I serve these bars for a variety of functions.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon lemon extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1 jar (18 ounces) apricot preserves
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extract. Combine the flour, orange zest, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Set aside one-third for the topping. , Press remaining dough into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Combine preserves, lemon juice and zest; spread evenly over crust. , Crumble reserved dough over filling. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts :

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