Layered Apricot Snacking Bars

Makes about 16 bars

Ingredients:

• 2 - cups (12-ounce package) Premier White Chips, divided
• 1 - package (6-ounce) dried apricots, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
• 1 - cup boiling water
• 1/2 - cup (1 stick) margarine, softened
• 1/3 - cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 - cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 - egg
• 1 - teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 - cup plus 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
• 1/4 - teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 - teaspoon salt
• 1/2 - cup wheat germ
• 2 - Tablespoons honey
• 1 - egg white
• 1/2 - teaspoon shortening

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Set aside 1/3 cup white chips for glaze.

1. Stir together apricots and water in small bowl; cover. Let stand 5 minutes and drain.
2. Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat margarine, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg and vanilla until well blended.
3. Stir together 1 cup flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to margarine mixture, beating until well blended.
4. Stir in remaining 1-2/3 cups white chips; press mixture onto bottom of ungreased 8-inch square baking pan.
5. Spread softened apricots over cookie base.
6. Stir together wheat germ, remaining 2 tablespoons flour, honey and egg white until blended; crumble over apricots.
7. Bake 30 minutes or until wheat germ is lightly browned. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
8. In small microwave-safe bowl, stir together reserved 1/3 cup white chips and shortening.
9. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 30 seconds; stir.
10. If necessary, microwave at HIGH an additional 15 seconds or until chips are melted when stirred.
11. Using tines of fork, drizzle mixture over top.
12. Let stand until glaze is firm. Cut into bars.

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