Chewy Apricot Coconut Bars Diabetic

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This is a variation on my recipe #487220. Came up with this in order to use up some extra dried fruit and to make sure my trays this year looked a little different from prior offerings.

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Steps

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Preheat oven 350 degrees.

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Using a mixer , beat eggs , splenda and almond flavoring in medium bowl.

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Blend in in margarine and vanilla.

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Measure out the flour and combine 1 tablespoon with the diced apricots to get the fruit to separate into bits.

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Combine the rest of the flour with the baking powder and salt in small bowl.

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Stir into egg mixture.

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Fold in coconut , hazelnuts or almonds , and floured apricots.

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Spread batter evenly in greased 8-inch square baking pan.

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Bake until browned and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean , about 20 minutes.

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Cool in pan on wire rack.

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Cut into squares.

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Ingredients

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egg, egg whites, splenda sugar blend for baking, almond flavoring, margarine, vanilla, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, coconut, hazelnuts, dried apricot, candied ginger