APRICOT EGGNOG BARS

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One year I thought it would be wonderful to have a caroling party and serve several beverages, include eggnog, which no one touched. Since I did not want to toss out a half gallon of it, I looked for a recipe to use it. In the end, I took a little from several recipes and came up with this delightful treat. -Barbara Lento, Houston, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups crushed gingersnap cookies (about 30 cookies)
3/4 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup butter, melted
9 ounces white baking chocolate, divided
3/4 cup chopped dried apricots
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons apricot brandy, optional
2 cups eggnog
1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the crushed cookie crumbs, almonds and butter. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., Chop 8 oz. white chocolate. In a small saucepan, melt chopped chocolate; cool. Sprinkle apricots over crust., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the melted chocolate and, if desired, brandy. Gradually beat in eggnog. Add egg; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust., Place baking dish in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of boiling water to larger pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until center is just set (mixture will jiggle), 55-60 minutes., Remove baking dish from water bath; cool on a wire rack. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Chop and melt remaining chocolate; drizzle over top. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446 calories, Fat 30g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 281mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Farhan Gulzar
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I'm not usually a fan of apricot desserts, but these bars were really good. I'll definitely be making them again.


NiAZzi KamiL
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These bars were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.


Alice Bidemi
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Jubu Nipa
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These bars were a little too sweet for me, but my kids loved them.


Victor Cos
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I've never made anything like these bars before, but they turned out great! I'm definitely going to make them again.


Marissa Almazan
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These bars were the perfect holiday treat! They were festive and delicious.


Ethel Diaz
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I'm not a big fan of eggnog, but I really liked these bars. The apricot flavor is really prominent.


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These bars were a bit dry for my taste. I think I'll add some more eggnog next time.


Osas Bright iyamu
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I love the texture of these bars. They're so chewy and delicious.


Kim Keeshan
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These bars were easy to make and turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


Ms Maria
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I made these bars for my family and they loved them! They said they were the best holiday treat they'd ever had.


Jaykob Tempera mansell
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I had some trouble finding dried apricots, but I used fresh apricots instead and they worked just fine.


moushumi rahman
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Jamal Hossein
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I love the combination of flavors in these bars. They're perfect for a holiday party.


Abdul Rasheed Abdul Rasheed 01
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These bars were so delicious! The apricot flavor pairs perfectly with the eggnog.


Isaac Shivogo
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


sm sajib
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These apricot eggnog bars were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.