Recipe By : Pillsbury Classic Cookies and Bars
Serving Size : 32 Preparation Time :0:30
Categories : Cookies Bars
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 Pkg Pillsbury moist supreme lemon cake mix
1/2 c Butter -- softened
1/2 c Almonds -- finely chopped
1 c Strawberry preserves
8 oz Cream cheese -- softened
1/4 c Sugar
1/4 c Pillsbury best flour
1/8 ts Salt
1 Egg
1/2 c Frozen concentrated margarita
- mix -- thawed
Heat oven to 350 F. Grease 13x9" pan.
Place cake mix in large bowl. With pastry blender or fork, cut in
butter until crumbly. Add almonds; mix well. Reserve 1 cup mixture
for topping. Press remaining mixture in bottom of greased pan. Stir
preserves until smooth; carefully spread over base.
In same bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, flour, salt, and egg; beat
until well blended. Add margarita mix; beat at low speed until
blended. Carefully pour filling over base. Sprinkle with reserved
base mixture.
Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until edges begin to brown and center is
set. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled. Cut into bars. Store in
refrigerator.
Yield: 32 Bars
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Notes: For neat-looking bars and easy clean-up, spread preserves to
within 1/4" of the side of the pan. Preserves should not touch the
side of the pan.
