NEAPOLITAN BARS

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The colors of the season featured in this moist bars, which are layered with cherry and apricot preserves.-Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 to 2 drops green food coloring
1 to 2 drops red food coloring
1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries, patted dry
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 teaspoon rum extract
1/4 cup cherry preserves
1/4 cup apricot preserves

Steps:

  • Line a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan with waxed paper; grease the paper and set aside., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Divide dough in thirds. Tint one portion green and one portion red; leave the remaining portion white. Add chocolate chips to green portion, cherries to red portion and coconut and rum extract to white portion. Spread one portion into prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 7-9 minutes or until edges are golden brown., Immediately invert onto a wire rack and remove waxed paper. Place another wire rack on top and turn over. Cool completely. Repeat with remaining portions, preparing pan each time., Place pink layer on a large piece of plastic wrap, about 30 in. long. Spread with cherry preserves. Top with white layer and spread with apricot preserves. Top with green layer. Bring plastic over layers. Slide onto a baking sheet and set a cutting board on top to compress layers. Refrigerate overnight., With a sharp knife, trim 1/4 in. from each edge. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Victor Mediavilla
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


marion wangui
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These bars are definitely a keeper! I will be making them for all my future parties.


Abbs Rana
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Overall, I thought these bars were great. I would definitely make them again.


MD Labib
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I used a different brand of cream cheese than the one the recipe called for and my bars turned out a little bit crumbly.


Jaylen Real
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I had some trouble getting the ganache to set properly, but the bars still tasted great.


Subas Adhikari
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I followed the recipe exactly and my bars turned out perfect. They were so moist and flavorful.


Auner
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These bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but I think they would be perfect for someone who loves sugary treats.


Vusimuziknowlegde
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I'm not a huge fan of sweets, but these bars were surprisingly good. I would definitely make them again.


Harbans Singh
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I love the combination of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry in these bars.


Alexandra Starlight
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These bars are so rich and decadent. I can't believe how easy they were to make.


Edgar Mesa
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I made these bars for a party and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Chamara Sanju
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The Neapolitan bars were delicious! The different layers of flavor were perfect together.


Salvation Mathebula
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These Neapolitan bars were a breeze to make and turned out amazing! I will definitely be making these again.


Christy Martinez
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I just tried this recipe and it was a hit with my family! The bars were so delicious and gooey, and the chocolate ganache on top was the perfect finishing touch.