Almond Apricot And White Chocolate Decadence Bars |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 36 |
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Apricots, cream cheese and almond paste create the wow in rich,dreamy bars. Ingredients:
cookie base |
1 pouch (1lb 1.5 oz) betty crocker sugar cookie mix |
1/2 c butter,melted |
1/2 tsp almond extract |
1 egg,slightly beaten |
filling |
1 pkg (7 or 8 oz) almond paste |
1/2 c sugar |
1 c finely chopped dried apricots (6 oz) |
6 oz. cream cheese,softened |
2 eggs |
1 tsp lemon juice |
topping |
1 bag (12 oz) white vanila baking chips (2 c) |
2/3 c whipping cream |
1/2 c sliced almonds |
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. In large bowl,stir cookie base ingredients until soft dough forms. Spread dough in bottom of ungreased 13x9 pan. Bake 10 to 15 mins or till set. Cool 10 mins.
2. Meanwhile,in large bowl,beat almond paste and sugar with electric mixer on low speed until crumbly but blended. Add apricots;beat on low speed just until combined. Add cream cheese,2 eggs and lemon juice;beat on medium speed until well blended. Pour over warm cookie base.
3. Bake 20 to 25 mins or till set. Cool 30 mins.
4. Place baking chips in small bowl. In 1 qt. saucepan,heat whipping cream just to boiling over low heat'stirring occasionally;pour over baking chips. Let stand 1 min. Stir until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. Pour and spread over filling. Sprinkle with almonds. Refrigerate about 2 hours or till set. For bars,cut in 9 rows by 4 rows. Store,covered in refrigerator.
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