Crystallized Ginger and Apricot Bars

Crystallized ginger and apricot preserves combine in this recipe for delicious cookie bars that will have you going back for seconds.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 319 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon cold water
• ½ cup apricot preserves
• 2 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger
• ½ teaspoon ginger
• ½ cup butter-flavored shortening (such as Crisco®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2

Whisk flour, crystallized ginger, ground ginger, and salt together in a bowl.

Step 3

Beat shortening and sugar together in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Add egg yolks 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat flour mixture and cold water into egg mixture until dough is well-combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours.

Step 4

Press chilled dough into a 7x11-inch baking dish. Spread apricot preserves over the top.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown around the edges, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool for 1 hour before cutting into bars.