Apricot Crumble Squares

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This recipe comes from 500 best cookies, bars and squares cookbook by esther brody. These squares remind me of apricot cobbler, but you can eat them with your hands.enjoy!!

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

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8 inched square cake pan , ungreased.

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Base: in a medium bowl , mix together flour , baking powder , and salt.

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In a large bowl beat butter and sugar until smooth and creamy.

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Beat in egg and vanilla until incorporated.

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Blend in flour mixture , just until a dough forms.

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Spread dough evenly in pan.

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Bake in preheated oven for 6 to 7 minutes , until lightly browned.

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Topping: arrange apricots evenly over top of base.

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Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.

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Bake 10 to 12 minutes longer or until golden brown.

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Place pan on a wire rack to cool completely , then cut into squares.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, butter, egg, vanilla, apricots, sugar, cinnamon