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Buttery Apricot Squares
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Ready In: 55 Minutes
Servings: 12
This is such a wonderful dessert...apricot filling in between a flaky buttery tasting crust and filling.
Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened (no substitutions)
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon lemon extract
3 cups flour
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (18 ounce) jar apricot preserves
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of
Directions:
1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease a 13 x 9 baking pan OR 11 x 7 pan.
3. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
4. Add egg and extract, mix well.
5. Combine the flour, orange peel, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.
6. Set aside one-third for topping.
7. Press remaining dough lightly into a greased baking pan.
8. Combine preserves, lemon juice and peel; spread evenly over crust.
9. Sprinkle reserved dough over filling.
10. Bake 40 minutes, or until golden brown.
11. Cool on wire rack.
By RecipeOfHealth.com