Ingredients
– 3/4 cup butter, softened
– 1 cup sugar
– 1 large egg, room temperature
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
– 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
– 1 jar (10 to 12 ounces) apricot preserves
Instructions
1-First, get everything ready by preheating your oven to 350°F. Start by mixing the butter and sugar until they’re light and fluffy, which takes about 5-7 minutes, then add in the egg and vanilla. This step sets the base for a great texture in your apricot jam bars.
2-Next, combine the flour and baking powder, and mix them into the butter mix slowly. Fold in the shredded coconut and chopped walnuts to add some crunch and flavor. Press two-thirds of this dough into a greased 13×9-inch baking pan to form the bottom layer.
3-Spread the apricot preserves evenly over that dough layer. Crumble the rest of the dough on top for a nice finish. Bake it all for 30 to 35 minutes until the top turns golden brown, then let it cool completely on a wire rack before cutting.
Last Step:
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🍴 Dust finished bars with confectioners’ sugar for an elegant touch.
🍂 Add cinnamon, ginger, or nutmeg to the dough for warm spice variations.
❄️ Chill bars in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours before cutting to prevent breaking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooling time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 72mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 23mg