apricot meringue nut bars

19 Pinches
Updated on Dec 30, 2013

Light and yummy cookie bar!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake
yield 18 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 - egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/4 cups flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 - egg whites
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup apricot jam
  • 1/2 cup pecans, in pieces

How To Make apricot meringue nut bars

  • Step 1
    Cream together 1/2 cup butter and 1/4 cup sugar. Add 1 egg and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Mix together dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture.
  • Step 2
    Pat dough into 9" x 13" pan. Cover with apricot jam.
  • Step 3
    Beat in a bowl egg whites until stiff but not dry. Gradually add, and continuing to beat,1/2 cup sugar. When mixture stands in peaks, fold in 1/2 cup pecans. Spread over jam.
  • Step 4
    Bake 35 minutes. Cool before cutting.

Discover More

Category: Cookies
Ingredient: Dairy
Method: Bake
Culture: American

Comment & Reviews

ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes