Best 8 Almond Apricot And White Chocolate Decadence Bars Cookie Mix Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our almond apricot and white chocolate decadence bars cookie mix. This exquisite cookie mix offers a delectable blend of nutty almonds, sweet apricots, and rich white chocolate, creating a taste sensation that will tantalize your taste buds. Embark on a culinary journey as you transform this easy-to-use mix into a masterpiece of homemade goodness, perfect for any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our recipe guide will lead you step-by-step to create these delectable treats that are sure to impress your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ALMOND, APRICOT AND WHITE CHOCOLATE DECADENCE BARS



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Prize-Winning Recipe 2008! Apricots, cream cheese and almond paste create the wow in rich and dreamy bars.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h35m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 package (7 or 8 oz) almond paste (not marzipan)
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup finely chopped dried apricots (6 oz)
6 oz cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 bag (12 oz) 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 100 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 1/2 g

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.

WHITE CHOCOLATE-ALMOND BARS



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These luscious cookie bars are flavored with white chocolate, almond extract and slivered almonds.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 cup flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S White Chocolate
1/2 cup butter or margarine
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. almond extract
3/4 cup chopped slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Line 9-inch square pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides; spray with cooking spray.
  • Mix flour, baking powder and salt until blended; set aside. Microwave chocolate and butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until butter is melted; stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Add sugar; mix well. Blend in eggs and extract. Add flour mixture; mix well. Stir in nuts. Spread onto bottom of prepared pan.
  • Bake 30 to 35 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely. Use foil handles to lift dessert from pan before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 115 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

ALMOND, APRICOT AND WHITE CHOCOLATE DECADENCE BARS



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Prize-Winning Recipe 2008! Apricots, cream cheese and almond paste create the wow in rich and dreamy bars.

Time 3h35m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pouch Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 package (about 200 g) almond paste (not marzipan)
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup finely chopped dried apricots
1 pkg (250 g) cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 cups white chocolate baking chips
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 36, Sodium 100 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 0.5 g

APRICOT ALMOND BARS



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I often bring these treats to Christmas potlucks and parties. A tin of these yummy bars makes a great gift, too. -Lynne Danley, Gresham, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 jar (12 ounces) apricot preserves, warmed
ALMOND LAYER:
2 cans (8 ounces each) almond paste, crumbled into small pieces
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs
FROSTING:
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter, brown sugar and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in flour. Press onto bottom of a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Spread with preserves., In another bowl, beat almond paste and sugar on low speed until blended. Beat in vanilla and eggs, one at a time. Pour over preserves., Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in almond layer comes out clean. Cool slightly on a wire rack., Meanwhile, place chocolate in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil; pour over chocolate. Stir with a whisk until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar, butter and vanilla; beat until smooth., Spread over warm bars. Cool completely before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CRANBERRY-ALMOND-APRICOT BARK



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A friend made me a bag of this treat for Christmas and I had to get the recipe for this! A nice treat for the holidays--a perfect mix of cranberries, almonds, and apricots. Store in the refrigerator.

Provided by Catty96

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped
½ cup chopped dried cranberries
½ cup slivered almonds
½ cup chopped dried apricots

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with a sheet of waxed paper.
  • Place chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine cranberries, almonds, and apricots in a bowl. Add to melted chocolate and mix until well combined.
  • Spread chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Place baking sheet in the refrigerator until chocolate has completely hardened, about 1 hour. Break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 1.2 mg, Sugar 24.4 g

ALMOND APRICOT BARS



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Apricot jam provides the fruit flavor in this small pan of sweet dessert bars shared by Olga Wolkosky of Richmond, British Columbia. "They freeze well and are always a hit," she relates. "They're also good with seedless raspberry jam instead."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups white baking chips, divided
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup apricot jam
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a microwave, melt 1 cup chips; stir until smooth. Set aside. , In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in melted chips and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour. Spread half of the batter into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Spread with jam., Stir remaining chips into remaining batter. Drop by tablespoonfuls over jam; carefully spread over top. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into squares; cut squares in half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ALMOND STREUSEL CHERRY CHEESECAKE BARS (COOKIE MIX)



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Source: Betty Crocker "Sugar cookie mix makes the base of a creamy cheesecake bar with a baked-in cherry filling."

Provided by Mom2Rose

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h10m

Yield 24 bars, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (17 1/2 ounce) package betty crocker sugar cookie mix
1/4 cup cold butter or 1/4 cup margarine
4 ounces cream cheese (half of 8-oz package)
1/2 cup sliced almonds
2.5 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened (20 oz total)
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 eggs
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F
  • Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • Place cookie mix in large bowl.
  • Cut in butter and 4 oz cream cheese, using pastry blender or fork, until mixture is crumbly.
  • Reserve 1 1/2 cups mixture for topping.
  • Press remaining mixture in bottom of pan.
  • Bake 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat 20 oz cream cheese, the sugar, flour, almond extract and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over partially baked cookie base.
  • Spoon pie filling evenly over cream cheese mixture.
  • Sprinkle with reserved topping and almonds.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • Cool 30 minutes.
  • Refrigerate about 2 hours or until chilled.
  • For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.
  • Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.5, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 53.9, Sodium 107.9, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 4.4, Protein 3.2

Tips:

  • Use a high-quality white chocolate: This will make a big difference in the overall flavor of the bars.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing will make the bars tough.
  • Be patient when chilling the bars: This will help them set properly.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature: They will keep for up to 3 days.
  • You can also freeze the bars for up to 2 months: Just wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and then place them in a freezer-safe bag.

Conclusion:

These almond, apricot, and white chocolate decadence bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are made with a simple cookie mix, so they are quick and easy to prepare. The combination of almonds, apricots, and white chocolate is a classic flavor combination that is sure to please everyone. These bars are also a great way to use up any leftover cookie mix.

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