APRICOT COCONUT BARS

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"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

1 package (16 ounces) pound cake mix
4 eggs
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
1 cup chopped dried apricots
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup apricot preserves
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
3/4 cup sliced almonds

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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