FRENCH APRICOT CREAM CHEESE BARS

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Never trust a skinny cook always was my motto, but this is an exception!. My sis in law Donna Mae made these and I fell in love with them. They are rich, crumbly, creamy, and fruity and are one of my favorite cookies. People always ask me for the recipe when I make these.

Provided by Jane Whittaker

Categories     Cookies

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pkg french vanilla cake mix
1/3 c melted butter
1 large egg
filling:
12 oz apricot preserves
8 oz cream cheese
1/2 c sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 large egg

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. Spray a 9x13 pan with non stick spray.
  • 3. Combine cake mix, butter and egg, mix with a fork til crumbly.
  • 4. Spoon 1 1/2 cup crumbs in a bowl and reserve for topping.
  • 5. Press remaining crumbs in the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
  • 6. Let cool a little, then spread preserves evenly over crust.
  • 7. In a bowl combine cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and egg.
  • 8. Spread evenly over preserves.
  • 9. Sprinkle reserved topping evenly over cream cheese mixture.
  • 10. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until topping is golden brown.
  • 11. Chill before serving and store leftovers in fridge

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