Apricot Almond Shortbread Bars

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 3

30 min

35 min

1 hour 5 min

Easy

	1 1/2 cups butter , softened
	2 cups sugar
	2 large egg yolks
	1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
	1/4 teaspoon almond extract
	4 cups all-purpose flour
	1 1/3 cups blanched almonds , toasted and chopped fine ( to toast almonds , bake in preheated 350 oven 10 minutes , cool . )
	1 jar apricot preserves

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

467

Sugar

30g

Fat

25g

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan.
2.	In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3.	Beat in egg yolks, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
4.	Gradually beat in flour.
5.	Stir in chopped almonds.
6.	Press half of the dough into the prepared pan.
7.	Spread apricot preserves over the dough.
8.	Drop remaining dough by spoonfuls over preserves and press lightly.
9.	Bake for 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned.
10.	Cool completely in pan on a wire rack before cutting into bars.

Delicious shortbread bars with a subtle almond flavor and juicy apricot filling.

May be too sweet for some individuals.
Requires some prep time to toast almonds and make apricot preserves.

The almonds in this recipe provide protein, healthy fats, and fiber, while apricots contain vitamins A and C as well as antioxidants.