This Scandinavian bar is a cross between shortbread and cake.
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1 cup sugar
1/2 cup Land O Lakes® Butter, softened
1 large Land O Lakes® Egg
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup apricot preserves
3/4 cup sliced almonds
Powdered sugar
STEP 1
Heat oven to 350°F. Line 15x10x1-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, extending foil over edges. Lightly spray with no-stick cooking spray; set aside.
STEP 2
Combine sugar and butter in medium bowl. Beat at medium speed until creamy. Add egg and almond extract; continue beating until well mixed. Add flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat at low speed until well mixed.
STEP 3
Press mixture evenly into prepared pan. Spread apricot preserves evenly over batter. Sprinkle almonds evenly over preserves. Bake 20-25 minutes or until set and just beginning to brown. Cool completely.
STEP 4
Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Lift bars out of pan, using foil ends. Cut into 1 1/2-inch squares.
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This recipe was very quick to make and tasted awesome! My husband has requested it again for Christmas. I was planning on making it half apricot and half cherry this time.
I love this recipe!! I have made it several times ad it is ALWAYS a hit! I use a pizza cutter sprayed with a little non stick spray to cut the squares. Perfect with coffe and tea after a big holiday meal.
The bars are easy, quick and delicious, but much too sweet even though the sugar was reduced a bit. My recommendation is to cut the sugar by 1/4 or 1/3 cup to compensate for the sweetness of the apricot preserves.