Apricot Bars Recipe Recipe

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Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) pound cake mix
4 eggs
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
1 cup chopped dried apricots
1 package (8 ounces) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese (softened or cubed), softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup apricot preserves
3/4 cup flaked coconut
3/4 cup sliced almonds

Preparation

Step 1

1. 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 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan; set aside.

2. 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.

3. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers