Apricot-Hazelnut Triangles

Name: Apricot-Hazelnut Triangles
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

11 ingredients

4 steps

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

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, cream butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
2

Press dough into a greased 8-in. square baking pan; spread with preserves. In a small bowl, mix melted butter, water and remaining sugar; stir in hazelnuts. Spread over preserves.
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

Dip one 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.