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.

Syed Bacha
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These bars were a disappointment. The orange flavor was barely noticeable.


ARMAN NILOY
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I'm not a big fan of orange flavored desserts, but these bars were surprisingly good.


George Williams
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These bars are delicious! I've made them several times and they're always a hit.


Roozbeh Zarei
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I love the orange flavor in these bars. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Hridoy Bonik
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These bars are so easy to make and they're always a hit!


Ryan Thomas
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I didn't love these bars. The orange flavor was too strong.


Fernando skillzexpert760
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These bars were a bit too sweet for me, but they were still good.


Jerry RICHARDSON
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and tangy. I love the crunch of the cashews.


Israel Ishorkarah
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Love these bars! The orange flavor is amazing.


Roxanne Sepe
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So good!


Muhammad Umair
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These bars are delicious! The orange flavor is perfect and the cashews add a nice crunch. The crust is flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making these again.


Asamoah Samuel
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. The orange flavor was very subtle and the cashews were not very noticeable. The crust was also a bit dry. Overall, I was not impressed with these bars.


Amman Qureshi
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still enjoyable. The orange flavor was nice and the cashews added a nice crunch. The crust was a bit dry, but overall the bars were a good treat.


Xayvian Marquez
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These bars were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! The orange flavor was subtle but present, and the cashews added a nice crunch. The crust was perfectly flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making these again.


Vithushan Vithushan
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Tried this recipe and it was a hit! The bars were a perfect balance of sweet and tangy, with a delicious orange flavor. The cashews added a nice crunch and the crust was flaky and buttery. Will definitely make these again!


Austin Hall
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Just made these bars and they are amazing! The orange flavor is so refreshing and the cashews add a nice crunch. The crust is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I will definitely be making these again.


Usman Mian g
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These orange cashew bars were a delightful treat! The combination of sweet oranges, crunchy cashews, and chewy crust was perfect. I loved the burst of citrus flavor in every bite. The bars were easy to make and turned out beautifully golden brown. I'