Apricot Pecan Bars

By cecelia26_

These apricot pecan bars are fresh and sweet and full of flavor. Enjoy one as a sweet treat, or even as part of your breakfast.

Ingredients

• 1 (8-ounce) tube refrigerated crescent rolls
• 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, divided
• 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 (12-ounce) jar apricot preserves
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 1 cup flaked coconut

Preparation

Step 1

Unroll crescent dough into a rectangle; press into a greased 13x9-inch baking pan. Sprinkle with 1 cup pecans, confectioners' sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Spoon preserves over the top.

In a large bowl, combine the flour and brown sugar; cut in butter. Add the coconut and remaining pecans. Sprinkle over preserves.

Bake at 375°F for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack before cutting.