APRICOT COCONUT BARS
"I created this recipe last winter and have had so many favorable comments from those who've sampled it." Our taste panel, too, just raved about the great apricot flavor and sprinkling of coconut that make these bars so special! Barbara Rohlf - Spirit Lake, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, 2 eggs, butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla; beat until well blended. Fold in dried apricots. Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; set aside., In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, preserves and remaining vanilla. Add remaining eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Gently spread over cake batter. Sprinkle with coconut and almonds., Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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Yaser Akbari
y@yahoo.comThese bars are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve them.
Bilal Arrain
abilal9@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed these bars. The apricot filling is tart and tangy, and it balances out the sweetness of the coconut. I also love the crunchy pecans on top.
MIR Hafeez
hafeez_m86@gmail.comI made these bars for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.
Yetunde Adeshina
yetunde_a@hotmail.co.ukThese bars are delicious! The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is sweet and tangy. I love the combination of apricots and coconut. I will definitely be making these again.
Nabil Hadi
h-n@yahoo.comI've made these bars several times now, and they're always a hit. My friends and family love them. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.
birjesh Yadav
yadav_birjesh18@yahoo.comThese bars are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve them.
Taulupe Leilua
l-taulupe@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed these bars. The apricot filling is tart and tangy, and it balances out the sweetness of the coconut. I also love the crunchy pecans on top.
Eli Stoudemire
e77@hotmail.comI made these bars for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.
Amir Abubakar Yaya
a_y@hotmail.comThese bars are delicious! The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is sweet and tangy. I love the combination of apricots and coconut. I will definitely be making these again.
Zafi khan
zafi_k@yahoo.comI've made these bars several times now, and they're always a hit. My friends and family love them. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.
A7MED M0STAPHA
m0stapha.a@gmail.comThese bars are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve them.
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abgffasgdx@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed these bars. The apricot filling is tart and tangy, and it balances out the sweetness of the coconut. I also love the crunchy pecans on top.
Arafat Hossain Rony
rony_a@aol.comI made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them. The crust is perfectly crispy and the filling is gooey and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
joel obama
obama_j42@yahoo.comThese apricot coconut bars were a hit at my last potluck! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the combination of the sweet apricots and the chewy coconut. I'll definitely be making these again.