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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.

FRENCH APRICOT CREAM CHEESE BARS



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Make and share this French Apricot Cream Cheese Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18 1/2 ounce) package French vanilla cake mix
1/3 cup margarine or 1/3 cup butter, melted
1 large egg
1 (12 ounce) jar apricot preserves
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°.
  • Generously grease 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine cake mix, margarine and egg; mix with fork until crumbly.
  • Gently spoon 1 1/2 cups into measuring cup; set aside for topping.
  • Press remaining crumb mixture in bottom of pan.
  • Bake at 350° for 10 minutes.
  • Spread preserves evenly over crust.
  • In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and egg; beat until smooth.
  • Spread evenly over preserves.
  • Sprinkle reserved topping mixture over cream cheese.
  • Bake at 350° for 28-30 minutes or until toppng is light golden brown.
  • Chill before serving. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.7, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 28.5, Sodium 214.9, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 19, Protein 2.4

FRENCH APRICOT CREAM CHEESE BARS



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Never trust a skinny cook always was my motto, but this is an exception!. My sis in law Donna Mae made these and I fell in love with them. They are rich, crumbly, creamy, and fruity and are one of my favorite cookies. People always ask me for the recipe when I make these.

Provided by Jane Whittaker

Categories     Cookies

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pkg french vanilla cake mix
1/3 c melted butter
1 large egg
filling:
12 oz apricot preserves
8 oz cream cheese
1/2 c sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 large egg

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. Spray a 9x13 pan with non stick spray.
  • 3. Combine cake mix, butter and egg, mix with a fork til crumbly.
  • 4. Spoon 1 1/2 cup crumbs in a bowl and reserve for topping.
  • 5. Press remaining crumbs in the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
  • 6. Let cool a little, then spread preserves evenly over crust.
  • 7. In a bowl combine cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and egg.
  • 8. Spread evenly over preserves.
  • 9. Sprinkle reserved topping evenly over cream cheese mixture.
  • 10. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until topping is golden brown.
  • 11. Chill before serving and store leftovers in fridge

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