Awesome Apricot Bars

Dr. Jen's Note:

I first tasted these sinful cookies at my bridal shower, and my mother-in-law had to trade a secret family recipe to get this one. These have been a hit every time I've made them. The dough will be rather dense, so I suggest using a large stand mixer or your hands to combine the ingredients.

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 12 bars

• 1 lb salted butter
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 egg yolks
• 4 cups flour
• 2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
• 1 cup apricot preserves

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Mix all ingredients together.
3. Press 1/2 of mixture into a sprayed 9 x 13 pan.
4. Spread jam on top.
5. Press remaining mixture on top (flatten first like pancakes & lay on top of jam; if there are spaces, they will fill in).
6. Bake 45 minutes at 325 degrees or until pale golden color.

Reviews

[Chef #1208442]

These are delicious cookies! They are rich, so start with a small piece! ;)