ALMOND, APRICOT AND WHITE CHOCOLATE DECADENCE BARS (COOKIE MIX)

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Source: Betty Crocker "Apricots, cream cheese and almond paste create the wow in rich and dreamy bars." Cooking time does not include cooling or refrigeration time.

Provided by Mom2Rose

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 36 bars, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (17 1/2 ounce) package betty crocker sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 (7 -8 ounce) package almond paste (not marzipan)
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup dried apricot (6 oz)
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 (12 ounce) bag white vanilla baking chips (2 cups)
2/3 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F
  • In large bowl, stir cookie base ingredients until soft dough forms.
  • Spread dough in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan.
  • Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until set.
  • Cool 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat almond paste and sugar with electric mixer on low speed until crumbly but blended.
  • Add apricots; beat on low speed just until combined.
  • Add cream cheese, 2 eggs and the lemon juice; beat on medium speed until well blended.
  • Pour over warm cookie base.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until set.
  • Cool 30 minutes.
  • Place baking chips in small bowl.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat whipping cream just to boiling over low heat, stirring occasionally; pour over baking chips.
  • Let stand 1 minute.
  • Stir until chips are melted and mixture is smooth.
  • Pour and spread over filling.
  • Sprinkle with almonds.
  • Refrigerate about 2 hours or until set.
  • For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows.
  • Store covered in refrigerator.

Parkash Bhandari
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Overall, I thought these bars were pretty good. I would definitely make them again, but I might try a different recipe next time.


Gecko
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think they would be perfect for someone with a sweet tooth.


MI Siddiqui
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I'm not a big fan of apricots, but I still enjoyed these bars. The almond and white chocolate flavors really shine through.


Jemima Blin
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These bars are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.


ziad Manchester
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I highly recommend this recipe. You won't be disappointed.


Samuella Teprey
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These bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Adeel Sorya
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I love the combination of flavors in these bars. The almonds, apricots, and white chocolate go together perfectly.


Urooj Naaz
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These bars are so delicious, I could eat them every day.


Roshan Ojha
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I've made these bars several times and they always turn out great.


Haadiya Buthayna
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These bars are always a hit at potlucks and bake sales.


Rasel Rasel
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I love how easy these bars are to make. I can have them in the oven in just a few minutes.


Shahnawaz
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The almonds add a nice crunch and the white chocolate chips add a touch of sweetness.


sindhi songs
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The bars were easy to make, but they didn't turn out as good as I had hoped. The crust was a bit dry and the filling was too runny.


Eduardo Gonzalez
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bars turned out perfectly. They were so delicious that I ate two in one sitting!


Ade Hungkul
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The bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall they were still good.


Susima Ablog Rafanan
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These bars were so easy to make and they turned out so well. I will definitely be making them again.


Jackie Douglas
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I made these bars for my family and they were a huge success. The crust was perfectly crispy and the filling was gooey and delicious.


tasin
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These bars were a hit at my party! Everyone loved the combination of almonds, apricots, and white chocolate.