APRICOT AND DATE BARS

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A hearty cobbler, loaded with dried fruits and nuts - in bar form. Betty Crocker® snickerdoodle cookie mix makes this wonderful dessert easy to make.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups orange juice
3/4 cup chopped pitted dates
3/4 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/3 cup apricot jam
1 pouch Betty Crocker™ snickerdoodle cookie mix
1/2 cup cold butter, cut into pieces
3/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, mix orange juice, dates, apricots and cherries. Heat to boiling over medium heat. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 30 minutes. Drain. In small bowl, mix dried fruit and apricot jam.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, place cookie mix and cinnamon-sugar packet. Cut in butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through mix in opposite directions), until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the crumb mixture. Press remaining mixture in bottom of pan. Bake 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool.
  • Top partially baked crust with fruit mixture. Mix reserved 1 1/2 cups crumb mixture and the pecans. Sprinkle over fruit mixture.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg

Grey Falcon
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I'm definitely going to be making these bars again. They're so good!


Hani Muteee
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These bars are perfect for a party or potluck. They're easy to transport and they're always a hit.


Md Montaher
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, and it's so easy to make.


Anne Njambi
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover apricots and dates. They're also a healthy and delicious snack.


Bigg L
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I'm always looking for new and interesting recipes, and these bars definitely fit the bill. They're unique and flavorful, and they're sure to impress your guests.


Ernesto Gonzalez
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These bars were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They're so delicious!


Jerrod world Let's go
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I'm not a huge fan of apricots, but I loved these bars! The dates really balance out the flavor.


Rpm Foysal
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These bars were easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


Sonney
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I found the crust to be a bit dry, but the filling was delicious.


Fasty Ibrahim
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Leif Hellstrom
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I love the combination of apricots and dates in these bars. It's a unique and flavorful treat.


Rudolph rampersaud
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These bars are delicious! The apricot and date filling is perfectly balanced, and the crust is nice and flaky.


Mudra Gadget
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I've made these bars several times now, and they always turn out perfect. They're so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


HERMIE ROSE UMBAO
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These apricot and date bars were a huge hit at my last party! Everyone loved the combination of sweet and tart, and the crust was perfectly flaky.