Apricot Explosions

5 Reviews

“I love apricots and there are not many cookies with apricots in them. This one rocks!!” - by dschecht

Ingredients

1 cup chopped walnuts
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 eggs
1 cup shortening
1 cup apricot preserves
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

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Original recipe yields 2 dozen

Directions

In large mixing bowl, combine sugar, eggs, and shortening together by hand. Add flour and baking powder; mix well. Divide dough in half.
Spread half of dough in 10 x 15 inch pan. Spread preserves over dough. Sprinkle walnuts on top and then sprinkle cinnamon on top
Grate second half of dough on top (crumble). Press down gently. Bake for 1/2 hour at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cut into squares when cool.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (12 total)

Calories
480 cal
24%

Fat
24.6 g
38%

Carbs
60.7 g
20%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (5)

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American

Dec. 16, 2009

"Very good. I cut the flour to 3cups. & Added 12/ cup more of apricot...." See more"

COOKYSNORK

Aug. 29, 2002

"Great Apricot flavor..." See more"

ANNEFICKEL

Aug. 29, 2002

"They are great with vanilla ice cream. A bit too crumbly to eat on their own. And a bit dry without ice cream. The apricots are good in them though...." See more"

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