Best 10 Fudgy Fruit Nut Bars Recipes

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Are you in search of a delectable treat that combines the richness of chocolate with the vibrant flavors of fruits and nuts? Look no further than the realm of fudgy fruit nut bars! These delectable delights offer a symphony of textures and flavors, making them a perfect choice for any occasion. From celebrations to quick snacks, their versatility will surely satisfy your cravings. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the art of crafting fudgy fruit nut bars, providing you with tips, tricks, and a selection of recipes to help you create these irresistible treats in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

FUDGE BARS



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This recipe is great for chocolate fans!

Provided by Sandra E

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups light brown sugar
¾ cup butter, softened
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ½ cups baking mix
3 cups quick cooking oats
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 x 13 inch pan. In a large bowl, combine mix together the brown sugar, 3/4 cup margarine, eggs and 2 teaspoons of vanilla. Stir in baking mix and oats. Set aside.
  • To Make Filling: Heat chocolate chips, condensed milk, 2 tablespoons margarine or butter and salt in saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in pecans and 2 tablespoons vanilla.
  • Press about two-thirds of the oatmeal mixture into the bottom of the pan. Spread evenly. Pour chocolate mixture evenly over oatmeal layer. Drop remaining one-third of oatmeal mixture by tablespoons on top of the chocolate mixture. Bake for 30 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.2 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 31.1 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 296.5 mg, Sugar 28.2 g

EASY NUTTY FUDGE BARS



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Gooey, nutty goodness in one easy bar! Fudgy dark chocolate filling gets topped with salted mixed nuts to make our new favorite no-fuss treat.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 eggs
1/2 cup butter
1 cup dark chocolate chips
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 can (12 oz) salted mixed nuts (2 1/4 cups)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir Base ingredients until well blended. Press evenly in bottom of pan.
  • To make Topping, in medium microwavable bowl, microwave 1/2 cup butter uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds or until melted. Add chocolate chips; stir to melt. Microwave 15 seconds, if necessary to melt chips.
  • Add condensed milk; stir until completely blended. Pour over base in pan, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with nuts.
  • Bake 28 to 30 minutes or until topping is set. Cool completely, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 0 g

GLAZED DRIED FRUIT AND NUT BARS



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Looking for easy dessert bars using Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix? Then check out this fruit and nut dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 to 3 teaspoons grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 jar (12 oz) orange marmalade
1 bag (5 oz) dried cherries (about 1 cup)
1 cup sweetened dried cranberries
3/4 cup cashew halves and pieces
1/2 cup unblanched whole almonds
1/2 cup chopped pitted dates

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir cookie crust ingredients until well blended. Press dough in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat orange marmalade to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Boil 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened. Stir in remaining filling ingredients until well mixed. Spread evenly over cookie crust.
  • Bake about 15 minutes longer or until edges are golden brown and filling is set. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 1/2 g

FUDGE NUT BARS



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Make and share this Fudge Nut Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CrystalB

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 55m

Yield 35 squares

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup margarine
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 1/2 cups rolled oats
12 ounces chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 tablespoons margarine
1 cup nuts, chopped (optional)
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • For cookie dough cream together margarine and sugar.
  • Mix in eggs and vanilla.
  • In separate bowl sift flour, soda and salt.
  • Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture. Set aside while you make the filling.
  • For fudge filling: in a saucepan over boiling water, mix chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, margarine and salt.
  • Stir until chips are melted and mixture is smooth.
  • Remove from heat and stir in nuts (if using) and vanilla.
  • Spread about 2/3 of the dough in bottom of greased 15x10 inch jelly roll pan (or one 9x13 and one 9x9 inch pan).
  • Cover with fudge filling.
  • Dot with remainder of dough.
  • Bake in 350F oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until lightly browned.

FUDGY NUT BARS



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Our Fudgy Nut Bars are part brownie, part pecan treat and all fudgy, nutty perfection. Serves a dozen, scrumptiously!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 40m

Yield Makes 1 doz. or 12 servings, one bar each.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Unsweetened Chocolate
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 Tbsp. flour
1/2 cup chopped pecan pieces
1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 Tbsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Microwave chocolate and 1/4 cup butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 min. or until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Add 3/4 cup sugar; mix well. Blend in eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour until well blended. Stir in pecans; set aside.
  • Mix graham crumbs, 1 Tbsp. sugar and 2 Tbsp. butter; press firmly onto bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of lightly greased 8-inch square baking pan. Spread chocolate mixture over crust.
  • Bake 15 to 20 min. or until center is set. Cool completely before cutting into bars to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 80 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

FUDGE NUT BARS



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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter
2 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups unsifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
3 cups uncooked oatmeal (whole, not "quick")
12-oz. package of semisweet chocolate chips (preferably not generic)
1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 Tbs. butter
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar. Mix in eggs and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, sift flour, baking soda and salt together. Stir in oats. Add creamed mix to dry ingredients. Stir well and set aside.
  • Melt chocolate chips in saucepan. Over low heat, stir in condensed milk, butter and salt. Add walnuts and vanilla. Spread 2/3 of oat mix in 9"x13" pan. Cover with chocolate mix. Dot with remaining oat mix and swirl. (Chocolate will not all be covered.) Bake at 350 degrees for 25 min. until top is browned. Let cool and cut into bars.

FUDGE-NUT OATMEAL BARS



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Writes Kim Stoller of Smithville, Ohio, "When I make these bars for lunches and snacks, they're gone in a jiffy!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups quick-cooking oats
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
FUDGE FILLING
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine oats, flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture. Spread two-thirds into an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; set aside. , For filling, heat the milk, chocolate chips, butter and salt in a microwave-safe bowl until chips are melted. Remove from the heat; stir in walnuts and vanilla. Spread over top. Drop remaining oat mixture by tablespoonfuls over chocolate. , Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts :

FUDGE NUT OATMEAL BARS



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Whenever I take these bars to an event, I bring along the recipe. People love them! The almond flavoring gives them an extra yum!

Provided by tlindstrom

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
3 cups quick-cooking oats
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup sliced almonds
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat 1 cup butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Stir in eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; mix well. Combine oats, flour, sliced almonds, baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt in another bowl; stir into butter mixture until batter is just mixed. Spread 2/3 batter into a 10x15-inch rimmed baking sheet.
  • Heat chocolate chips, condensed milk, 2 tablespoons butter, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a saucepan over medium heat until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in remaining 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Spread chocolate mixture into baking sheet over oat batter. Spoon remaining 1/3 oat batter over chocolate.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.3 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 35.1 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 234.6 mg, Sugar 27.7 g

BEST FRUIT AND NUT BARS



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Provided by Monica Reinagel

Categories     Nut     Bake     Low Cal     High Fiber     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Condiment     Dried Fruit     Honey     Seed     Peanut Butter

Yield Makes 12 bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup whole flaxseed (or 2/3 cup ground flax)
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup honey
Pinch salt (two pinches if peanut butter is unsalted)
1/3 cup water
2/3 cup dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, chopped apricots, etc.)
2/3 cup nuts or seeds (sunflower, pumpkin, chopped almonds, etc.)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325.
  • 2. Grind whole flaxseed in a coffee or spice grinder. Combine with peanut butter, honey, salt, and water in large bowl and stir to combine.
  • 3. Add dried fruits, nuts and seeds in whatever combination you like. Batter will be very stiff.
  • 4. Spray 12 cup muffin tin with nonstick spray and divide batter evenly into cups. Use damp fingers to press batter into cups and flatten tops.
  • 5. Bake 25 to 30 minutes until tops are dry and edges are a deep, toasty brown (bars will not rise). Cool completely and store in air-tight container for up to two weeks.

STARBUCKS CHEWY FRUIT AND NUT BARS



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In fall 2008, Starbucks added several "healthy" breakfast items to their bakery case. My husband commented to me, "Look, they have a granola bar that looks exactly like the ones you make!" I checked their list of ingredients and then made modifications to my Recipe #236509 #236509, so that they are as close to the Starbucks version as possible. Take them to breakfast meetings at work, when you need something MORE than a donut, muffin or bagel.

Provided by CookinDiva

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups rolled oats
2 cups crispy rice cereal (see note below)
1 cup dried apricot, chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup pecan halves, chopped
1/2 cup golden raisin
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup or 1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup peanut butter

Steps:

  • Ingredient note: look in your health food aisle for a healthy alternative to Rice Krispies. The brand I found is made by Enviro-Kidz and uses BROWN rice.
  • Prepare 9x13 pan with non-stick spray (or line with parchment paper).
  • In a large mixing bowl, toss all dry ingredients. Feel free to substitute your preferred nut or dried fruit.
  • In a saucepan, combine brown sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil and allow to boil one minute. (Note: boiling the sugars is what helps the bars become firm and not sticky, so this step is important).
  • After boiling, turn off heat; add vanilla and peanut butter. QUICKLY pour this hot mixture over the dry ingredients and toss to combine.
  • Pour warm mixture into prepared pan. Wet your fingers and press the mixture down into the pan to compress the bars so they will slice evenly.
  • When cool, use a sharp knife to cut into 18 bars (1 long lengthwise cut and 9 cuts across). Enjoy with a hot cup of Starbucks coffee for an authentic experience!
  • Note: Starbucks does not list corn syrup in their ingredients, but the sweetener in their list is not readily available. I tried using Maple Syrup, but the bars were very crumbly and would not stay together in bars. Therefore, I found that Corn Syrup is the best ingredient that is readily available.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.1, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 59.7, Carbohydrate 29.2, Fiber 3, Sugar 12.9, Protein 4.8

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of semisweet chocolate chips.
  • Add a pinch of salt to the batter to enhance the sweetness of the bars.
  • If you don't have any chopped nuts on hand, you can use rolled oats instead.
  • Be sure to press the batter firmly into the pan before baking to prevent it from crumbling.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into squares, otherwise they will be too soft and crumbly.

Conclusion:

These fudgy fruit and nut bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and they can be customized to your liking by adding different types of fruit, nuts, or chocolate chips. The bars are also gluten-free and can be made vegan by using dairy-free chocolate chips and butter. So next time you are looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these fudgy fruit and nut bars a try!

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