Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes Chocolate-Apricot Nut Bars By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 12, 2017 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 6 Making your own bars is surprisingly easy; this version requires less than 10 minutes of prep. Experiment with your favorite dried fruits and nuts. Ingredients 1 ½ cups dried apricots ½ cup raw almonds, toasted 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted Coarse salt ½ ounce dark chocolate, melted Directions Pulse apricots, almonds, 1 tablespoon coconut, and a pinch of salt in a food processor until finely ground. Line a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with parchment, leaving an inch overhang on all sides. Transfer mixture to pan and press firmly to form a rectangle. Use parchment overhang to remove from pan. Drizzle mixture with chocolate and sprinkle with remaining coconut. Transfer to refrigerator and leave until firm, about 15 minutes. Slice into six bars. Cook's Notes For snacking on the run, wrap bars individually in parchment. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Print