Apricot Explosions

Rating: 3.8 stars
5 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 1
  • 4 star values: 2
  • 3 star values: 2
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0

I love apricots and there are not many cookies with apricots in them. This one rocks!!

By dschecht
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Ingredients

12
Original recipe yields 12 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • In large mixing bowl, combine sugar, eggs, and shortening together by hand. Add flour and baking powder; mix well. Divide dough in half.

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  • 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 Facts

Per Serving:
480 calories; 6.3 g protein; 60.7 g carbohydrates; 31 mg cholesterol; 93.9 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (5)

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Most helpful positive review

American
Rating: 5 stars
12/16/2009
Very good. I cut the flour to 3cups. & Added 12/ cup more of apricot. Read More
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(2)

Most helpful critical review

ANNEFICKEL
Rating: 3 stars
08/29/2002
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. Read More
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(2)
5 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 1
  • 4 star values: 2
  • 3 star values: 2
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0
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American
Rating: 5 stars
12/16/2009
Very good. I cut the flour to 3cups. & Added 12/ cup more of apricot. Read More
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COOKYSNORK
Rating: 4 stars
08/29/2002
Great Apricot flavor Read More
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ANNEFICKEL
Rating: 3 stars
08/29/2002
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. Read More
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(2)
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FAITHFUL
Rating: 3 stars
08/29/2002
These were tasty though I agree they were a little dry. I also sprinkled cinnamon on top of the second layer of dough. I brought them to work and the guys ate 'em up! Read More
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Nanette S
Rating: 4 stars
04/30/2003
This was good but needed something the taste was a little flat. I added more jam and that helped Read More
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