APRICOT PECAN BARS

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"A friend gave me this recipe years ago, and my grandchildren and great-grandchildren really enjoy the moist sweet bars." Verlene Hendricks writes from Roswell, New Mexico. "Instead of apricot, you can substitute you favorite preserves if you wish."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans, divided
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 jar (12 ounces) apricot preserves
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

Unroll crescent dough into a rectangle; press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with 1 cup pecans, confectioners' sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Spoon preserves over the top., In a large bowl, combine the flour and brown sugar; cut in butter. Add the coconut and remaining pecans. Sprinkle over preserves. , Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.