APRICOT COCONUT BARS
"I created this recipe last winter and have had so many favorable comments from those who've sampled it." Our taste panel, too, just raved about the great apricot flavor and sprinkling of coconut that make these bars so special! Barbara Rohlf - Spirit Lake, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, 2 eggs, butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla; beat until well blended. Fold in dried apricots. Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; set aside., In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, preserves and remaining vanilla. Add remaining eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Gently spread over cake batter. Sprinkle with coconut and almonds., Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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Anabella Beckett
beckett.a@yahoo.comThese bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but my family loved them. I would make them again, but I would use less sugar next time.
Hilda Jacko
jhilda@gmail.comI'm not a baker, but these bars were easy to make and they turned out great. I will definitely be making them again.
Mohammed Fon
f-mohammed@gmail.comThese bars are delicious! The crust is flaky and the filling is sweet and tart. I would definitely make these again.
Tika Knowledge
knowledge43@hotmail.frI made these bars for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best apricot coconut bars he's ever had.
Imran Kan Tigers
k@aol.comThese bars are so easy to make and they're always a hit. I love the combination of apricots and coconut.
seipati lebea
lebeaseipati@hotmail.comI've made these bars several times and they always turn out perfect. They're a favorite in my family.
Yaser Hanif
yaser-hanif@gmail.comThese bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're a great treat for a bake sale or potluck.
Alii Jemal
alii_jemal69@hotmail.co.ukI made these bars for a party and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them! The bars were sweet and tart, with a perfect balance of flavors.
Sharon Blessing
sharonb61@gmail.comThese bars were easy to make and turned out delicious. The crust was crispy and the filling was gooey and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Roy Erskin
eroy@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I decided to give these bars a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The coconut flavor was subtle and not overpowering. The bars were also very moist and flavorful. I would definitely make these again.
Shivany Shiva
shivashivany61@gmail.comThese apricot coconut bars were a hit! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. The crust was flaky and buttery, the filling was sweet and tart, and the coconut topping added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.