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Apricot Bars
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Servings: 18
Categories:
Bars
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Desserts
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Low-Fat/Low-Cal
Ingredients: 1
cup
White flour 1/3
cup
Brown sugar 1
teaspoon
Cinnamon 1/2
teaspoon
Baking powder 1/4
teaspoon
Salt 1 1/2
cups
Dried apricots 1
tablespoon
Walnuts,
chopped
1
tablespoon
Cashews,
chopped
1/3
cup
Maple syrup
-----ICING----- 1
cup
Icing sugar 2
tablespoons
Shortening 1/2
teaspoon
Vanilla 1
tablespoon
Apple juice
Directions:
Sift together flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder & salt. Stir in the apricots & nuts. Add the syrup. Stir until the mixture forms a thick batter.
Spread the batter into a lightly oiled 8" X 8" baking pan (it is hard work, but it will cover -- trust me!). Bake at 350F for 30 to 35 minutes or until the bars test done. Allow to cool slightly, cut into bars. When completely cool, spread with icing & drizzle some melted chocolate over the top if desired.
ICING: Cream together sugar & shortening. Add remaining ingredients & beat until smooth. Makes 1/2 cup.
Recipe by Mark Satterly
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