Apricot Coconut Bars

• 1 package (16 ounces) pound cake mix
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
• 1 cup chopped dried apricots
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup apricot preserves
• 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 3/4 cup sliced almonds

1. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, 2 eggs, butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla; beat until well blended. Fold in dried apricots. Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; set aside.
2. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, preserves and remaining vanilla. Add remaining eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Gently spread over cake batter. Sprinkle with coconut and almonds.
3. Bake at 350u0b0 for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

cake mix, eggs, butter, vanilla, apricots, cream cheese, sugar, apricot preserves, coconut, almonds

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/apricot-coconut-bars/ (may not work)