Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet and tangy flavors with our Coconut Apricot Bars Recipe. These bars are an absolute crowd-pleaser, ideal for any occasion—from casual gatherings to festive celebrations. The rich coconut paired with vibrant apricot preserves creates a chewy texture that is both satisfying and delicious. With just a handful of ingredients and simple preparation steps, you can customize these bars to suit your taste by using your favorite jam or fruit spread.
Ingredients
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- ¾ cup butter (at room temperature)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ⅓ cups sweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup slivered almonds
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 13-ounce jar apricot preserves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF and line a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with non-stick foil.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; gradually mix into the butter mixture.
- Stir in coconut, slivered almonds, and vanilla extract.
- Press two-thirds of the dough evenly into the prepared pan and spread apricot preserves on top.
- Crumble or spread remaining dough over the preserves, then sprinkle with additional slivered almonds if desired.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cooling before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg