Apricot Hazelnut Squares

Name: Apricot Hazelnut Squares
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 serving apricot; 1 serving cacao nibs; 1 serving cinnamon; 1 serving cocoa; 1 serving flour; 1 serving hazelnuts; 1 serving lemon juice; 1 serving lemon zest; 1 serving unsalted butter

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Apricot Hazelnut Squares a try. This vegetarian recipe serves 1. One serving contains 424 calories, 9g of protein, and 37g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 2 hours. A mixture of flour, lemon zest, hazelnuts, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty.

Instructions

Combine the hazelnuts, nibs, flour, cinnamon, and cocoa powder in a medium bowl, and set aside.

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Cocoa Powder

Hazelnuts

Cinnamon

All Purpose Flour

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Bowl

In the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter, zest, and lemon juice and mix on medium speed.

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Lemon Juice

Butter

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Stand Mixer

Bowl

Add the sugar and mix on low speed for 30 seconds to blend, then increase the speed to medium and beat until fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.

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Sugar

Add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl, until just incorporated, 2 to 3 minutes.

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Bowl

Form the dough into a 7-inch square, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

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Dough

Wrap

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Plastic Wrap

Meanwhile, remove the lid from the jar of jam, place the jar in the microwave, and microwave for 1 minute. Stir and continue to heat until the jam is melted and hot. Or place the jam in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat until softened. Strain the jam into a small bowl and set the fruit aside for another use.

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Fruit

Jam

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Microwave

Sauce Pan

Bowl

Position the racks in the lower and upper thirds of the oven and preheat the oven to 350F. Line two baking sheets with Silpats or parchment paper.

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Baking Paper

Baking Sheet

Oven

Cut the dough in half.

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Dough

Roll each piece between two pieces of parchment paper or plastic wrap until 3/16 inch thick.

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Roll

Wrap

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Baking Paper

Plastic Wrap

Cut out cookies with a 1- to 2-inch square cutter or a knife and place on the prepared sheets about inch apart.

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Cut Out Cookies

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Knife

Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, rotating the sheets halfway through baking. Slide the Silpats or parchment with the cookies onto cooling racks to cool completely.

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