yummy apricot cookie squares

Name: Yummy Apricot Cookie Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cup(s) flour; 1 cup(s) butter softened; 1 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1 large egg; 1 cup(s) sugar; 1 teaspoon(s) lemon extract; 4 teaspoon(s) grated orange zest; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; ## FILLING; 1 jar(s) (18 ounces) apricot preserves; 2 teaspoon(s) lemon juice; 1 teaspoon(s) grated lemon zest

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Anita Hoffman

Holland, PA

Updated on Oct 18, 2019

Yummy squares and so easy to make.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Bake

yield 2 dozen

Ingredients

3 cups flour
1 cup butter softened
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 large egg
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon lemon extract
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING
1 jar (18 ounces) apricot preserves
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

How To Make yummy apricot cookie squares

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg and extract. Combine flour, orange zest, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Set aside 1/3 for the topping.

Step 2

Press remaining dough into a greased 9 X 13 inch baking pan. Combine preserves, lemon juice, and zest; spread evenly over crust.
Step 3

Crumble reserved dough over filling. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes until golden brown. Cool on wire rack. Cut into squares.
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