Apricot Explosions

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

• Calories: 480 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• ¾ cup white sugar
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup apricot preserves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Spread half of dough in 10 x 15 inch pan. Spread preserves over dough. Sprinkle walnuts on top and then sprinkle cinnamon on top

Step 3

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.