Apricot Bars

60 minutes Prep: 25 minutes Cook: 35 minutes

407 calories per serving view nutrition facts

18 bars suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	cup	flour, all-purpose
1/3	cup	brown sugar
1	teaspoon	cinnamon
1/2	teaspoon	baking powder
1/4	teaspoon	salt
1 1/2	cups	apricots, dried
1	tablespoon	walnuts	chopped
1	tablespoon	cashew nuts	chopped
1/3	cup	maple syrup

Icing
1	cup	powdered sugar
2	tablespoons	vegetable shortening
1/2	teaspoon	vanilla extract
1	tablespoon	apple juice

Directions

Sift together flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder & salt. Stir in the apricots & nuts. Add the syrup. Stir until the mixture forms a thick batter.

Spread the batter into a lightly oiled 8" X 8" baking pan (it is hard work, but it will cover -- trust me!).

Bake at 350F for 30 to 35 minutes or until the bars test done.

Allow to cool slightly, cut into bars. When completely cool, spread with icing & drizzle some melted chocolate over the top if desired.

ICING: Cream together sugar & shortening. Add remaining ingredients & beat until smooth. Makes 1/2 cup.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 101g

Amount per Serving

Calories 407 23% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.0g	16%
Saturated Fat 2.0g	10%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 152mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 75.0g	25%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	6%
Sugars 46.0g
Protein 5.0g	10%

Vitamin A	0%		Vitamin C	3%
Calcium	4%		Iron	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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