FRENCH APRICOT CREAM CHEESE BARS

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My sister-in-law gave me her recipe for apricot cream cheese bars years ago. They're so yummy, I like to include them with all of the cookies and candy on my Christmas goodie tray.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package French vanilla cake mix (regular size)
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 egg
FILLING:
1 jar (10 to 12 ounces) apricot preserves
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, butter and egg until crumbly. Remove 1-1/2 cups and set aside. Press remaining crumb mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish., Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Spread apricot preserves over warm crust., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add egg; beat on low speed just until combined. Drop by spoonfuls and spread over crust; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture., Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until center is almost set and topping is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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