MACADAMIA-MAPLE STICKY BARS
Layers of texture -- crumbly shortbread and a chewy toffee-like topping -- balance these indulgent bar cookies. Ginger adds unexpected spice.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Butter an 8-inch square baking dish; line with parchment, allowing a 2-inch overhang on 2 sides. Butter lining (not overhang); set aside. Whisk flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 cup nuts in a bowl.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put 1/2 cup butter and 1/4 cup brown sugar into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until pale and fluffy. Mix in flour mixture and 1 teaspoon maple syrup. Press dough evenly into bottom of prepared dish. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Bake until set in center and pale golden, 22 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool slightly.
- Put remaining 6 tablespoons butter and 1/2 cup nuts into a small saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until butter is very foamy and nuts are fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon maple syrup, the ginger, maple sugar, corn syrup, and cream. Boil, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Spread over crust. Let cool completely. Run a knife around non-parchment sides; lift out of dish by overhang. Cut into sixteen 2-inch squares.
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Kalam Azad9943
kalam_azad994375@gmail.comThese bars were delicious! I loved the gooey texture and the nutty flavor of the macadamia nuts.
Mary Jones
jm@gmail.comI've made these bars several times now, and they're always a success. They're a great make-ahead dessert.
Perveen Mubin
perveen-mubin89@gmail.comThese bars were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them.
Kaila Becky
k_becky@gmail.comI thought these bars were just okay. They were a little too sweet for my taste.
Alyssa Montanez
amontanez@yahoo.comThese bars were easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.
Razan Ji
j@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of macadamia nuts, but I really enjoyed these bars. The maple syrup and brown sugar gave them a great flavor.
Ogunfeyimi Segun
o-s85@gmail.comThese bars were delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures.
David Bailey
bailey_d@gmail.comI had some trouble getting the bars to set properly. I think I might have needed to cook them for a little longer.
Francis Mashava
francismashava@yahoo.comThese bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.
Don Love
lovedon29@hotmail.frI've made these bars several times now, and they're always a hit. They're a great way to use up leftover maple syrup.
Jasmine Fratson
fratson@gmail.comI love the gooey texture of these bars. They're the perfect treat for a sweet tooth.
Marty Huggins
h_marty75@hotmail.frThese bars were easy to make and turned out great! I used chopped walnuts instead of macadamia nuts, and they were still delicious.
Reduyan Ahmed
r.a@gmail.comI made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
Habert sifuna
habert@gmail.comThese sticky bars were a hit! The combination of macadamia nuts and maple syrup was perfect, and the bars were gooey and delicious. I will definitely be making these again.