Aprlcot almond bars

36 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupAll-purpose flour
¾cupConfectioner's sugar
½cupButter or margarine --
1eachEgg -- lightly beaten
½cupSugar
½cupApricot preserves
1tablespoonButter or margarine --
Softened
¼cupShortening
Softened
½Teaspbon
1cupSliced almonds
Vanilla extract

Directions

CRUST

TOPPING

In a mixing bowl, beat flour, sugar, butter and shortening. Pat into the boftom and ½ in. up the sides of an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350" for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. For topping, beat egg, sugar, preserves, butter and vanilla in a mixing bowl until smooth. Spread over hot crust. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake at 350 deg. for 15-20 minutes. Cool. Yield: 2½ - 3 dozen.

Recipe By : Taste of Home