FRUIT 'N' NUT SPICE BARS

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I'm always looking for new dessert recipes, and this one combines several of my favorite flavors.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup honey
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup miniature chocolate chips
1-1/3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, toss cherries with 1/4 cup flour; set aside. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and honey. Combine the baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and remaining flour; add to creamed mixture. Stir in nuts, chocolate chips and reserved cherries., Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth; drizzle over warm bars. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 102mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Odong Frederick
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These bars are so delicious! I can't wait to make them again.


cooking with the double k
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I made these bars for my vegan friend and she loved them! I used a vegan butter substitute and they turned out perfect.


Mamudul Hasan
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I omitted them from the recipe. The bars still turned out great!


Akkash Ali
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These bars are really dry. I'm going to try adding some extra butter next time.


Elijah Somsel
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my bars didn't turn out as moist as I expected. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Laura Eben
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These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste. I'm going to try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


marina shah
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I'm not a big fan of raisins, so I substituted dried cranberries instead. They turned out great!


Abdul Kun
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These bars are a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and nuts.


Nats Bellah2
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I've never made fruit and nut spice bars before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I'm definitely going to make them again.


MURCUS GAMING
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These bars are perfect for packing in lunches or taking on picnics.


Jahurul
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Elizabeth Wiggins
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover fruit and nuts.


Dev das
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I'm not usually a fan of fruit and nut bars, but these ones are really good. The spices really make them special.


Joshaua Ajayi
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These bars are really easy to make. I was able to whip them up in no time.


Robert Clemonsll
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I love the addition of nuts to these bars. They give them a nice crunch and extra flavor.


Numan Qadoos
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These bars are so moist and flavorful. The spices really give them a unique and delicious taste.


Joy Philip
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're perfect for any occasion, from potlucks to picnics to holiday parties.


Christopher MADZIVHA
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These fruit and nut spice bars were a hit at my last potluck! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors.