Best 2 Halva Magic Bars Recipes

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HALVA APPLE PIE BARS

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Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories dessert

Time 2h40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 gala apple, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 granny smith apple, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
4 ounces crumbled halva or marzipan, optional but highly recommended
A few pinches of sprinkles, optional

Steps:

For the crust: Preheat oven to 350 F. Line an 8-by-8-inch square pan with enough parchment paper to have 1-inch wings on 2 sides.
In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle, combine the butter, sugar, vanilla and salt and beat on medium until pale and fluffy. Reduce to low, add both flours and mix to combine. Press evenly into the pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool slightly, about 10 minutes, while you make the filling.
For the filling: In a large bowl, toss the apples with the lemon juice. Sprinkle in the flour, sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg and salt and toss to combine. Arrange evenly on top of the crust.
For the crumble: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon and salt. Add the butter and mix with your hands until crumbly. Sprinkle all over the apples. Sprinkle on the halva or marzipan and sprinkles, if using. Bake until the crumbles begin to brown, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool in the pan completely, about 1 hour and then slice into bars. Enjoy!

GELT MAGIC BARS

Gelt Magic Bars image

These sweet Hanukkah treats come together quickly and are easy to transport to a party or school event. The bars are quite gooey so be sure to let them cool completely before cutting. There are a lot of fun holiday sprinkle blends available online or you can make your own.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories dessert

Time 2h50m

Yield 20 bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups graham cracker crumbs (from about 14 graham cracker sheets)
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the baking pan
One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
40 pieces chocolate gelt, unwrapped
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (about 4 ounces)
1 cup white chocolate chips (about 6 ounces)
1 1/2 cups sweetened coconut flakes (about 6 ounces)
1/3 cup Hanukkah sprinkle blend (see Cook's Note)

Steps:

Position an oven rack on the lowest position and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving overhang two opposite sides (to help remove the bars later) and butter the foil.
Combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a medium bowl. Toss together with a fork to coat evenly, then press into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the top and spread gently with the back of a spoon or an offset spatula so as not to disturb the crust. Arrange 20 of the gelt pieces in a 5-by-4 grid (5 on the long end of the pan, 4 on the short). Sprinkle with the walnuts, then the white chocolate chips, coconut and finally the sprinkles.
Bake until set, golden around the edges and the coconut is lightly toasted, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and arrange the remaining 20 gelt pieces in another 5-by-4 grid on top, pressing gently. Bake just until the gelt softens and adheres to the coconut, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool completely, at least 2 hours (see Cook's Note). Remove from the pan using the overhang and place on a cutting board. Cut into 20 bars, so each has a piece of gelt on top.

Tips:

Use room temperature butter. This will make it easier to cream together with the sugar, resulting in a lighter and fluffier batter.
Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined.
Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
Let the cookies cool completely before frosting. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Halva magic bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a dessert that is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give halva magic bars a try. You won't be disappointed!