Go Back
–+ servings
Apricot Almond Bars | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these #cookie bars are fantastic. #Apricot preserves are layered on a shortbread crust and sprinkled with #almonds. We love to make these for the #holidays. #dessert

Apricot Almond Bars

Teresa Ambra
Apricot Almond Bars are a family favorite recipe. These rich, decadent and spectacular bar-type cookies have a crust layer, an apricot filling and they're topped with lots of sliced almonds. Great for holiday baking or as a dessert any time of the year.
3.95 from 20 votes
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Cookies, Brownies and Bars, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 143 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9x13" glass baking dish
  • 2 large mixing bowls
  • 2 wooden spoons
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 electric mixer if desired

Ingredients
  

CRUST:

  • 1 1/2 cups UNBLEACHEDall-purpose flour bleached flour toughens baked goods
  • 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened

TOPPING:

  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 8-10 oz. apricot preserves
  • 1 tbsp. unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 3/4 to 1 cup sliced almonds as desired

Instructions
 

CRUST:

  • In a mixing bowl, beat flour, confectioners' sugar, and butter.
  • Pat into the bottom and ½ inch up the sides of a 9x13” baking pan that has been sprayed well with cooking spray.
  • Bake at 350° oven for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned.

TOPPING:

  • Beat egg, granulated sugar, apricot preserves, butter and vanilla in a mixing bowl until smooth.
  • Spread over hot crust.
  • Sprinkle evenly with almonds.
  • Bake at 350° for 20-30 minutes or until set.
  • Cool.

Notes

NOTE: I usually freeze or refrigerate these bars in order to cut them. They are quite gooey otherwise.
 
Recipe adapted from Taste of Home.
 
© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 143kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 8mgPotassium: 42mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 223IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
Keyword almonds, apricot, brownie, cookie, dessert
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!