Best 7 Orange Cashew Bars Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary adventure with our Orange Cashew Bar recipes, a perfect blend of citrusy zest and nutty crunch. These delectable treats offer a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. With three variations to choose from, you'll embark on a journey of sweet and tangy delights.

The Classic Orange Cashew Bars form the cornerstone of this recipe collection, featuring a vibrant orange filling encased in a crisp and buttery crust. For those seeking a more decadent experience, the Chocolate Orange Cashew Bars elevate the classic recipe with a rich chocolate layer, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. Lastly, the Vegan Orange Cashew Bars cater to those with dietary restrictions, delivering the same delectable experience without compromising on taste or texture.

Each recipe comes with detailed instructions and a comprehensive list of ingredients, guiding you effortlessly through the baking process. You'll discover tips for achieving the perfect balance of flavors and textures, ensuring success in your baking endeavor. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you and your loved ones craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ORANGE DREAM BARS



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Orange Dream Bars - this easy recipe is like a lemon bar but using orange! The perfect citrus recipe, tart and sweet with a shortbread crust.

Provided by Dorothy Kern

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup (226g) unsalted butter
2 cups (248g) all-purpose flour
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup (119ml) fresh squeezed orange juice
Zest of 1 orange
1 teaspoon orange extract
1 ½ cups (150g) granulated sugar
¼ cup (31g) all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
4 large eggs
Powdered sugar (for topping)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 9x13" pan with foil or parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Beat butter with a hand or a stand mixer until creamy, then add the flour, sugar, and salt and beat until a dough forms. (If you're using a hand mixer it will take extra time.) Press the crust into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 18 minutes.
  • A few minutes before the crust comes out of the oven, prepare the filling. Place all filling ingredients into a blender jar and blend until smooth, a few seconds to almost a minute, depending on your blender. You can also do this with a whisk in a large bowl.
  • Carefully pour filling over evenly over hot crust. Return to oven and bake until the top is no longer jiggly, about 20-23 minutes. Cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar and slicing into bars.

Nutrition Facts : TransFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 bar, Calories 189 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Sodium 38 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 17 g

ORANGE CASHEW BARS



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Two of my favorite ingredients, oranges and cashews, make a fantastic combination for a holiday bar-especially when you use fresh-squeezed orange juice in the glaze. -Anna Wood, Cullowhee, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg yolk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 large egg whites
1 large egg
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups salted cashews, coarsely chopped
ICING:
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugars until smooth. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour., Press dough onto bottom and 1/4 in. up sides of a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake 15-20 minutes or until edges are light brown. Cool 10 minutes on a wire rack., For filling, in a large bowl, beat brown sugar, egg whites, egg, flour, extracts and salt until smooth. Stir in cashews. Pour into crust. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until set., Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. In a small bowl, mix icing ingredients; drizzle over top. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BUTTERSCOTCH CASHEW BARS



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I knew these nutty bars were a success when I took them on our annual family vacation. My husband couldn't stop eating them...and my sister-in-law, who is a great cook, asked for the recipe. It makes a big batch, which is good, because they go quickly! -Lori Berg Wentzville, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-3/4 teaspoons salt
TOPPING:
1 package (10 to 11 ounces) butterscotch chips
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
3 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons water
2-1/2 cups salted cashew halves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Combine flour and salt; add to creamed mixture just until combined. , Press into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the butterscotch chips, corn syrup, butter and water. Cook and stir over medium heat until smooth., Spread over crust. Sprinkle with cashews; press down lightly. Bake for 11-13 minutes or until topping is bubbly and lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CARDAMOM-CASHEW BARS



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Reduced-fat cream cheese and fat-free egg product put a healthier spin on this 100-calorie bar cookie.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product or 2 eggs
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom or cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups cashews, pieces and halves
1/2 package (8 oz size) reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel)
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 egg yolk
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches. Prepare Crust; press dough evenly in pan. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until very light brown.
  • Beat remaining ingredients except cashews and Orange Drizzle in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed about 2 minutes or until thick and colored. Stir in cashews. Spread over baked crust.
  • Bake 19 to 22 minutes or until top is golden brown and bras are set around edges. Cool completely. Spread wth Orange Drizzle. Cut into 8 rows by 6 rows.
  • Method Note for Crust: Beat cream cheese and sugars in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Beat in vanilla and egg yolk. Gradually stir in flour to make a soft dough.
  • Method Note for Orange Drizzle: Mix ingredients until smooth and spreadable.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 55 mg

ORANGE BARS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h50m

Yield 16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter, cut into small cubes, plus more for buttering the pan
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
Zest and juice of 4 oranges (making about 1 cup of juice)
Powdered sugar, for sifting

Steps:

  • For the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-13-inch pan with butter.
  • Stir together the flour, granulated sugar and salt in a bowl. Add the butter to the bowl and use a pastry cutter to cut it all together until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Press into the prepared pan and bake until golden around the edges, about 20 minutes.
  • For the filling: Stir together the granulated sugar and flour in a bowl. Crack in the eggs and whisk to combine. Add the orange zest and juice and mix until combined. Pour over the crust and bake until the filling is set, about 20 minutes.
  • Allow to cool in the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours, then sift powdered sugar over the top before cutting into 16 pieces.

BUTTERSCOTCH AND CASHEW BARS



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The original of this slightly tweaked recipe was found in the Betty Crocker Special Edition Fall Baking, 2004. Preparation time does not include the hour needed to cool the baked bars.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 30m

Yield 24 bars, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup butterscotch chips, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup cashews, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In large mixing bowl, with electric mixer on medium, beat brown sugar, butter, melted chips, vanilla, salt & eggs for 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth & creamy.
  • Stir in flour & baking powder until well mixed.
  • Stir in cashews, then spread in an ungreased 13"x9" baking pan.
  • Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until set & edges are dry.
  • Cool completely on a wire rack, about 1 hour, before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.6, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 27.8, Sodium 116.5, Carbohydrate 21.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 13.9, Protein 2.4

MACADAMIA SUNSHINE BARS



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Your guests will be delighted with my bars. They are packed with nuts and dried fruit. I think that when you take a bite of this treat it's like a mini-vacation to a Polynesian paradise. -Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 package lemon cake mix (regular size)
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
3/4 cup butter, melted
2 large eggs, room temperature
4-1/2 teaspoons thawed pineapple-orange juice concentrate
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 jars (3 ounces each) macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped
2/3 cup coarsely chopped shelled pistachios
2/3 cup chopped dried pineapple
2/3 cup chopped dried mangoes
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
GLAZE:
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons thawed pineapple-orange juice concentrate
4 to 5 teaspoons water

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine the cake mix, brown sugar and spice powder. Add the butter, eggs, juice concentrate, orange and lemon zests and vanilla; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in the nuts, dried fruits and coconut., Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., Combine the confectioners' sugar, juice concentrate and enough water to reach desired consistency; drizzle over top. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use good quality oranges for the best flavor. Look for oranges that are heavy for their size and have a deep orange color.
  • Be sure to zest the oranges before juicing them. The zest adds a lot of flavor to the bars.
  • If you don't have any orange juice on hand, you can use lemon juice instead. However, the bars will have a slightly different flavor.
  • Be careful not to overcook the orange and cashew mixture. It should be thick and bubbly, but not too dry.
  • Press the orange and cashew mixture firmly into the prepared baking pan. This will help to prevent the bars from crumbling.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into squares. This will help to prevent them from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Orange Cashew Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're made with a simple mixture of orange juice, sugar, butter, eggs, and cashews, and they're baked until golden brown. The bars are chewy and flavorful, with a sweet and tangy orange flavor. They're perfect for serving at parties, potlucks, or bake sales, or for enjoying as a snack at home.

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