Apricot Squares Recipe
Ingredients
| Butter | 1 Cup (16 tbs), softened | |
| Granulated sugar | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Vanilla | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| All purpose flour | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
| Egg whites | 2 | |
| Almond extract | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Powdered sugar | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Almonds | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), slivered |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 4056 Calories from Fat 1920
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 220 g338.9%
Saturated Fat 118.6 g593.2%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 483.8 mg161.3%
Sodium 773.3 mg32.2%
Total Carbohydrates 436 g145.5%
Dietary Fiber 15.5 g61.9%
Sugars 228.1 g
Protein 90 g179.9%
Vitamin A 112.5% Vitamin C
Calcium 31.8% Iron 80%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Cream butter, granulated sugar and vanilla in large bowl until fluffy.
Stir in flour; blend well.
Spread in ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
Bake 15 minutes.
Cool completely on wire rack.
Spread jam over cooled crust.
Beat egg whites and almond extract in medium bowl until soft peaks form.
Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until stiff and glossy.
Spread mixture over jam.
Sprinkle with almonds.
Bake at 350°F 15 to 20 minutes.
Cool completely on wire rack.
Cut into 2-inch squares.
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