FESTIVE JEWEL NUT BARS
These colorful bars, with the eye-catching appeal of candied cherries and the crunchy goodness of mixed nuts are certain to become a holiday standby year after year. I get lots of compliments on the rich, chewy crust and the combination of sweet and salty flavors. --- Joyce Fitt, Listowel,
Provided by Recipe USA
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. In a bowl, combine flour and 1/3 cup brown sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into a lightly greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan.
- 2. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
- 3. While bottom layer is baking - make cream cheese layer by mixing the following in a small bowl:.
- 4. 1 regular package of philadelphia cream cheese (not the small size).
- 5. 1/3 cup of white granulated sugar.
- 6. 1 egg.
- 7. 1 teaspoon vanilla.
- 8. Mix cream cheese layer with electric mixer for 2-3 minutes until smooth. Spread on crumb layer and then continue with recipe below.
- 9. Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, beat egg. Add salt and remaining brown sugar.
- 10. Stir in the nuts, cherries and chocolate chips.
- 11. Spoon evenly over crust. Bake at 325 degrees for 30-40 minutes, depending on your oven. Be careful not to over cook these.
- 12. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Yield 2 dozen.
- The original recipe does not call for a layer of cream cheese. I modified the recipe to suit my taste after I made it the first time without the cream cheese layer. I felt it was too dry and needed additional texture that the cream cheese layer adds nicely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.3, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 43.3, Sodium 183.7, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 13, Protein 3.8
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Akasha jabben
[email protected]I've made these bars several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.
Liala Hyde-Mateo
[email protected]These bars are delicious! The combination of flavors and textures is perfect. I love the chewy texture and the sweet and tangy flavor.
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[email protected]I love these bars! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit at parties.
Salim Mohammed
[email protected]These bars are the perfect holiday treat! They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.
Shane Scarborough
[email protected]I've made these bars several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.
Gulfam Bhatti
[email protected]These bars are delicious! The combination of flavors and textures is perfect. I love the chewy texture and the sweet and tangy flavor.
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[email protected]I love these bars! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit at parties.
Zulfqar Ali
[email protected]These bars are the perfect holiday treat! They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.
Abena Karikari
[email protected]I've made these bars several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.
Andrea Briones
[email protected]These bars are delicious! The combination of flavors and textures is perfect. They're the perfect holiday treat.
Kazmi Syed
[email protected]I made these bars for my family and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. The bars are chewy and flavorful, and the nuts and dried fruit add a nice crunch.
Tina Ueaieta
[email protected]These bars are the perfect holiday treat! They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.
DOMINO Smith
[email protected]I made these bars for a potluck and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making them again.
Mampuia Sailo
[email protected]These bars are delicious! I love the chewy texture and the sweet and tangy flavor.
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[email protected]I've made these bars several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.
Towela Muzumara
[email protected]These bars are SO GOOD! I love the combination of flavors and textures. They're the perfect holiday treat.
Lin Daniëls
[email protected]I made these bars for my family and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. The bars are chewy and flavorful, and the nuts and dried fruit add a nice crunch.
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[email protected]These Festive Jewel Nut Bars were a hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and they look so festive. I love the combination of nuts, dried fruit, and spices.