Almond, Apricot And White Chocolate Decadence Bars

Name: Almond, Apricot And White Chocolate Decadence Bars (Cookie Mix)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cookie Base; 1 (17 1/2 ounce) package betty crocker sugar cookie mix; 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1 egg, slightly beaten; Filling; 1 (7 -8 ounce) package almond paste (not marzipan); 1/2 cup sugar; 1 cup dried apricot (6 oz); 6 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; Topping; 1 (12 ounce) bag white vanilla baking chips (2 cups); 2/3 cup whipping cream; 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Servings: persons

Cookie Base
1 (17 1/2 ounce) package betty crocker sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 egg, slightly beaten
Filling
1 (7 -8 ounce) package almond paste (not marzipan)
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup dried apricot (6 oz)
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Topping
1 (12 ounce) bag white vanilla baking chips (2 cups)
2/3 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup sliced almonds

1
Heat oven to 375u00b0F
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In large bowl, stir cookie base ingredients until soft dough forms.
3
Spread dough in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan.
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Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until set.
5
Cool 10 minutes.
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Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat almond paste and sugar with electric mixer on low speed until crumbly but blended.
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Add apricots; beat on low speed just until combined.
8
Add cream cheese, 2 eggs and the lemon juice; beat on medium speed until well blended.
9
Pour over warm cookie base.
10
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until set.
11
Cool 30 minutes.
12
Place baking chips in small bowl.
13
In 1-quart saucepan, heat whipping cream just to boiling over low heat, stirring occasionally; pour over baking chips.
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Let stand 1 minute.
15
Stir until chips are melted and mixture is smooth.
16
Pour and spread over filling.
17
Sprinkle with almonds.
18
Refrigerate about 2 hours or until set.
19
For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows.
20
Store covered in refrigerator.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cookie Base, 1 (17 1/2 ounce) package betty crocker sugar cookie mix, 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, and more.

Yes, Almond, Apricot And White Chocolate Decadence Bars (Cookie Mix) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Almond, Apricot And White Chocolate Decadence Bars (Cookie Mix)

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Variations & substitutions

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