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Pistachio Apricot Bars

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped pistachios
1 jar (18 ounces) apricot preserves
Additional chopped pistachios, optional

In a small mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
Gradually add flour. Stir in pistachios. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in.
baking dish. Spread with preserves. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until
edges begin to brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Garnish with additional
pistachios if desired.

Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Aug 21, 2008

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