Apricot Angel Brownies

Submitted by Sydney Mike

"Here's something a bit different for the brownie fan who's willing to step away from milk or dark chocolates! The recipe was found in Taste of Home's Chocolate Lover's Cookbook, Volume 2, 2003!"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 24 brownies
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 4 (1 ounce) white chocolate baking squares
• 1⁄3 cup unsalted butter (no substitute)
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup dried apricot, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup sliced almonds
• 1⁄4 cup flaked coconut

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, then grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
2. In a saucepan, melt chocolate & butter over low heat, stirring constantly, until all the chocolate is melted.
3. Remove from heat & stir in brown sugar, eggs & vanilla until blended, then set aside.
4. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder & salt, then stir in chocolate mixture.
5. In another bowl, combine apricots, almonds & coconut, then stir HALF of this apricot mixture into the batter.
6. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan, & sprinkle remaining apricot mixture on top.
7. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Remove pan to wire rack & let cool before slicing.

Reviews

[Katzen]

These were simple to make, and I loved them most because of the white chocolate - that's what intrigued me, because I don't eat chocolate myself, so it's always a treat to make brownies I can eat! And, they were so easy and quick, to boot. I would like to try these with dried berries - I think the flavour would be wonderful with those, too. Loved them, Syd - thanks for posting!! Made for PRMR Tag. *Updated 16-Jul-10 - I made these with a dried berry mix containing raspberries, blueberries, and cherries, and also added 3/4 cup of white chocolate chips to the top, and 1/4 tsp almond flavouring to the batter. Spectacular! I did take a photo this time round (DH brought the cameras up from the car, after the cottage trip last weekend), and as soon as I can post it, I will. These are awesome, Syd!

 

[I'mPat]

I made these for the DS music recreation group where they were enjoyed and liked very much. A very simple recipe to make I baked at 165C fan forced for 25 minutes and they were perfectly cooked and a lovely golden brown colour. I think though when making again I would use a 8x8 pan to give a slighly deeper brownie as I thought they were a little thin but the music group enjoyed, thank you Sydney Mike, made for Please Review My Recipe.