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French Apricot Cream Cheese Bars
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 50 Minutes
Servings: 6
Try any flavor of preserves in these delicous bars.
Ingredients:
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
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350°.
2. Generously grease 13x9-inch baking pan.
3. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, margarine and egg; mix with fork until crumbly.
4. Gently spoon 1 1/2 cups into measuring cup; set aside for topping.
5. Press remaining crumb mixture in bottom of pan.
6. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes.
7. Spread preserves evenly over crust.
8. In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and egg; beat until smooth.
9. Spread evenly over preserves.
10. Sprinkle reserved topping mixture over cream cheese.
11. Bake at 350° for 28-30 minutes or until toppng is light golden brown.
12. Chill before serving. Store in refrigerator.
By RecipeOfHealth.com