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Apricot Pecan Bars

By: Verlene Hendricks

"'A friend gave me this recipe years ago, and my grandchildren and great-grandchildren really enjoy the moist sweet bars.' Verlene Hendricks writes from Roswell, New Mexico. 'Instead of apricot, you can substitute you favorite preserves if you wish.'"

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Prep Time:
10 Min

Cook Time:
25 Min

Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 18 servings

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package 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 cold butter or margarine
1 cup flaked coconut

Directions

Unroll crescent dough into a rectangle; press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with 1 cup pecans, confectioners' sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Drop preserves over the top.
In a bowl, combine the flour and brown sugar; cut in butter. Add the coconut and remaining pecans. Sprinkle over preserves. Bake at 375 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack before cutting.