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.

rebecca yeo
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These bars are delicious! I especially love the white chocolate drizzle on top.


Vista Wan
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. I love the crunch of the almonds and the chewiness of the apricots.


Robina Naz
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I love these bars! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


Darshan Dhanuk
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These bars are so rich and decadent. They're perfect for a special occasion.


Betty Nwuche
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I made these bars for my family and they loved them! They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Esha Esha ashraf
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These bars are amazing! I love the combination of almonds, apricots, and white chocolate. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Mohamed Abdelateaf
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I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit! They're easy to make and they're always delicious.


Sylivia Williams
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These bars are so good! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The almonds add a nice crunch, the apricots add a chewy sweetness, and the white chocolate is the perfect finishing touch.


Ayana Cole
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I made these bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, even the people who don't usually like apricots. The bars are easy to make and they're really delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Nombuso Hadebe
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These bars are absolutely decadent! The combination of almonds, apricots, and white chocolate is heavenly. I loved the crunchy texture of the almonds and the chewy texture of the apricots. The white chocolate added a touch of sweetness and creaminess