Apricot-Hazelnut Triangles

Total Time:Prep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Recipe by Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jul. 18, 2023

These crispy cookie treats can be changed up—try different nuts and jams, and dark or white chocolate depending on the holiday. —Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona

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Apricot-Hazelnut Triangles

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Yield:about 2-1/2 dozen
Prep:25 min
Cook:30 min
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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar, divided
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 tablespoons apricot preserves or flavor of your choice
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped hazelnuts or nuts of your choice
  • 7 ounces dark chocolate candy coating, melted
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Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, cream butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
  2. 2
    Press dough into a greased 8-in. square baking pan; spread with preserves. In a small bowl, mix melted butter, water and remaining 1/2 cup sugar; stir in hazelnuts. Spread over preserves.
  3. 3
    Bake until edges are golden brown and center is set, 30-35 minutes. Cool 15 minutes on a wire rack. Cut into sixteen 2-in. squares. Cut squares into triangles. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
  4. 4
    Dip 1 side of each triangle halfway into melted chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1 triangle: 132 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 41mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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