The Only Apricot Shortbread Bars Recipe You Will Ever Need
Buttery shortbread layered with golden apricot jam, these bars are sweet, tangy, and totally irresistible for tea time or dessert! 🍑🍪
Servings 12
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups apricot jam
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray an 8x10 baking dish with baking spray.
- In your stand mixer, combine the butter and sugar, mixing on medium speed until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
- Gradually add the flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Spread about half of the mixture into the prepared baking dish and press gently to form an even layer.
- Spread the apricot jam over the shortbread layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining shortbread mixture over the apricot jam.
- Bake for about 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing.