Best 20 Honey Bars Recipes

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Are you searching for a delightful treat that is both easy to make and bursting with flavors? Look no further than the delectable world of honey bars. These delightful treats are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, and they make a wonderful addition to any bake sale or party spread. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of these gooey, golden bars that are sure to be a hit with people of all ages. In this article, we will take you on a culinary journey to discover the best honey bar recipe, complete with tips and tricks for achieving the perfect balance of sweetness, texture, and flavor.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CHEWY HONEY GRANOLA BARS



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There's sweetness from the honey, chewiness from the raisins, hints of chocolate and cinnamon, and a bit of crunch. To save a few for later, wrap individual bars and place in a resealable freezer container. When you want a satisfying treat on short notice, just grab one and let it thaw for a few minutes. -Tasha Lehman, Williston, Vermont

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups old-fashioned oats
2 cups unsweetened puffed wheat cereal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup honey
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. In a small bowl, combine honey, butter and vanilla; pour over oat mixture and mix well. (Mixture will be sticky.), Press into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake 14-18 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HONEY-OAT GRANOLA BARS



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I found this recipe on one of our monthly Brown County REA newsletters. My husband and I eat a few of these bars each day. It's a basic recipe to which you can add any of your favorite flavors...coconut, chocolate or different flavored chips, nuts or dried fruits.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup chopped salted peanuts
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup sunflower kernels
3/4 cup butter, melted
2/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, peanuts, chocolate chips and sunflower kernels. Stir in butter, honey and vanilla until combined (mixture will be crumbly). Press into a greased parchment-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Bake 15-20 minutes or until browned and bubbly. Cool 15 minutes on a wire rack; cut into squares. Cool completely before removing from pan. Freeze option: Wrap each cooled bar in plastic; freeze until firm. To use, thaw bar at room temperature or, if desired, unwrap and place on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high for 15-20 seconds or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEBKUCHEN (GERMAN HONEY BARS)



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Lebkuchen recipes are many and diverse-some are flourless, made with almond and hazelnut meal; some are made in bar form and others in cookie form; some are glazed with chocolate and others with a thin lemon glaze. We like to age the dough for up to two months before baking to allow the flavors to develop (the sugar and honey keep the egg from spoiling). After baking, these resilient cookies can be stored in an airtight container for at least a month more.

Provided by Megan Scott

Categories     Cookies     Christmas     cookbooks     Dessert     Fall     Winter     Honey     Almond     Lemon     Lemon Juice     Cinnamon     Clove     Cardamom     Anise     Nutmeg     Spice

Yield Makes 36 (2 1/4 x 1 1/2-inch) bars

Number Of Ingredients 27

Honey bars:
1 cup (320g) honey
2 tablespoons (30g) water
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick or 85g) unsalted butter, cut into cubes
¾ cup packed (175g) brown sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon (15g) lemon juice
2 ½ cups sifted (300g) all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon grated or ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
¼ teaspoon ground anise
½ teaspoon salt
1/3 cup chopped blanched almonds
1/3 cup chopped citron
1/3 cup chopped candied orange peel
Citrus glaze:
1 ¼ cups powdered sugar, sifted
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon vanilla
Decoration:
Candied cherries (optional)
Blanched almonds (optional)

Steps:

  • Honey bars:
  • Heat honey and water in a large heavy saucepan until runny. Remove from heat, and stir in butter until melted. Transfer mixture to a large bowl and stir in brown sugar, eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
  • Add the flour mixture to the honey mixture and stir just until combined. Add almonds, citron, and candied orange peel. Stir until the dough is smooth. Cover the dough tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 24 hours or up to 1 month.
  • When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 13x9x2-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper so it extends over the 2 long sides.
  • Firmly press the dough into the prepared pan to form a smooth, even layer. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out almost clean, about 30 minutes.
  • Citrus glaze and decoration:
  • In a medium bowl, beat together powdered sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth. While the lebkuchen is still warm, spread glaze evenly over the top.
  • Mark into bars by cutting into the lebkuchen about ¼ inch deep with a knife. Decorate, if desired, by placing 1 candied cherry in the center of each bar. And arrange 4 blanched almonds around each cherry.
  • Let stand in the pan on a rack until completely cool and the icing is set. Using the overhanging parchment as handles, transfer to a cutting board. Cut into bars. If possible, let the cookies age for at least 2 weeks to allow the spices to ripen. Lebkuchen will keep for months in an airtight container.

HONEY BARS



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Sweet, chewy, and just plain ol' good with a tasty glaze. My mother used to make these all the time when I was little. The pecans are optional. The prep time is estimated.

Provided by Schnookie Wookums

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup oil
1/4 cup honey
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
1 pinch salt (a little less than an 1/8 of a teaspoon)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • For the bars:.
  • Preaheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Lightly grease and flour 9x13 baking pan.
  • Mix oil, honey, egg and vanilla in large mixing bowl.
  • In separate bowl, mix sugar, flour, cinnamon, pecans, salt and baking soda.
  • Mix dry ingredients into moist.
  • Put into baking pan.
  • Bake 15-20 minutes.
  • Icing:.
  • Combine all ingredients and pour over hot bars fresh out of the oven.

HONEY CINNAMON BARS



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My Aunt Ellie gave us the recipe for these sweet bar cookies with cinnamon and walnuts. Drizzle with icing, and serve with coffee or tea. -Diane Myers, Star, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup sugar
3/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup honey
1 large egg, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons water
Additional toasted chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat sugar, oil, honey and egg until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture. Stir in 1 cup walnuts., Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until golden brown (edges will puff up), 10-12 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., For glaze, in a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, mayonnaise, vanilla and enough water to reach desired consistency; spread over top. If desired, sprinkle with additional walnuts. Let stand until set. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 86mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

HONEY OATMEAL CHEWY BARS



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Quick to mix and quicker to disapear. I like to slightly underbake these for a more softer bar. Dont over bake or you will have rocks! For a really flavorful bar, toast the nuts and coconut in the oven while preheating...watch closely it will burn quickly.

Provided by LAURIE

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 25m

Yield 18-24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter (dont sub margarine)
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
1 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Cream butter, honey and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add egg and vanilla.
  • Mix together dry ingedients.
  • Slowly add to creamed mixture.
  • Stir in oatmeal, coconut and nuts.
  • Spread into greased 13x9 pan.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes in 350 degree oven.
  • Cool and cut into bars.
  • Store airtight with a piece of fresh bread to keep them soft.

ALMOND BUTTER HONEY OAT BARS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: rolled oats, almond butter, honey

Provided by Tiffany Lo

Categories     Snacks

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups rolled oats
⅔ cup almond butter, or nut butter of choice
¼ cup honey, or maple syrup

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, add oats, nut butter, and honey or maple syrup, and mix until well combined.
  • Spray baking dish with cooking spray. Pour in mixture and spread evenly.
  • Cover and place in freezer until firm.
  • Cut into bars. Keep in the fridge until ready to eat.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 12 grams

DATE-NUT HONEY BARS



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The flavor combination here reminds me of baklava-without the hours of work! These bars are perfect for holiday gifts, party platters and bake sales. They never fail to impress. -Anna Wood, Cullowhee, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup apple jelly
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-1/4 cups chopped walnuts
1-1/4 cups chopped dates

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk flour, oats and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture, mixing well. Press onto bottom and 1/2 in. up sides of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until edges begin to brown, 16-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., For filling, in a large saucepan, combine honey, apple jelly and butter over medium heat; stir until jelly and butter are melted. Remove from heat; whisk in brown sugar, eggs and vanilla. In a small bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon; whisk into honey mixture. Fold in walnuts and dates. Pour over crust; spread evenly. Bake until golden brown, 24-28 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

HONEY GRANOLA BREAKFAST BARS



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A yummy mix of oats, nuts, dried fruit, and honey that makes a healthy way to grab breakfast or a snack on the run!

Provided by Michele Spohn (Queenbeader)

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup chopped walnuts
¾ cup brown sugar
¾ cup dried fruit
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup whole wheat flour
½ cup toasted wheat germ
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon salt
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup honey
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish or jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  • Mix oats, walnuts, brown sugar, dried fruit, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, wheat germ, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Whisk oil, honey, egg, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl; stir into oats mixture until batter is just mixed. Spread batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown around the edges, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool slightly on a wire rack; cut into 12 bars while still warm using a pizza cutter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.7 calories, Carbohydrate 52.2 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 159.4 mg, Sugar 25.5 g

PEANUT BUTTER AND HONEY GRANOLA BARS



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Cholesterol busters! These granola bars are a favorite in my house. Natural ingredients, high in fiber, and are easy to make. Store individually in snack baggies.

Provided by Heather Clements

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups rolled oats
1 cup raw wheat bran
1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
½ cup raisins
½ cup sliced almonds
½ cup sunflower seeds
½ cup pumpkin seeds
¼ cup wheat germ
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
½ cup honey
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup natural peanut butter
1 tablespoon milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¾ teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  • Combine oats, wheat bran, coconut, raisins, almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, wheat germ, and flaxseed together in a bowl.
  • Mix honey, oil, brown sugar, and peanut butter together in a saucepan over low heat until dissolved, about 5 minutes. Whisk milk, vanilla extract, and baking soda together in a bowl; pour into honey mixture. Cook mixture, whisking constantly, until bubbling; remove from heat and immediately pour over dry ingredients.
  • Press oat mixture into the prepared baking sheet using your hands until top is smooth and mixture is evenly distributed.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool to room temperature and cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 46.9 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

HONEY CEREAL BARS



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Ellie Conlon, who produces honey at ThistleDew Farm, Proctor, West Virginia, shares the recipe for her chocolate-topped cereal treats. "The honey sweetens and holds together these five-ingredient bars," she relates. "They're great for an after-school snack."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 20 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup honey
3/4 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups Special K cereal
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring honey and peanut butter to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and cereal. , Press into an ungreased 9-in. square pan. Spread chocolate over bars. Chill until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

HONEY BARS



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These bars are made without butter.

Provided by Rosina

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Date

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
4 eggs
1 cup honey
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
1 cup chopped almonds
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Combine flour, baking powder and salt and set aside. Beat eggs in a large bowl until thick and lemon colored. Beat in honey and almond extract.
  • Gradually add in dry ingredients blending well. Stir in dates and almonds. Spread evenly in a 13 x 9 inch greased pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) 12-15 minutes until lightly brown on top. Cool 2 minutes in pan. Cut into bars. When cool, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 28.5 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

PEANUT BUTTER-HONEY BARS



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If you're in a hurry in the morning, just one of these bars with a glass of milk gets you started on the right foot. And if you have a hungry crew to feed, the recipe can be easily doubled.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup peanut butter
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup honey
2/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder
3 cups fruit and fiber cereal (any flavor)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, eggs and honey until smooth. Stir in milk powder. Add cereal; toss to coat. , Spread in a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 325° for 20 minutes (mixture may look damp). Cool and cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

BIT O'HONEY BARS RECIPE - (4/5)



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Provided by SprinkleBakes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 egg well beaten
3 Tbsp. honey
3/4 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/3 cup blanched almonds, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8x8 pan with shortening or spray with cooking oil. Melt margarine in a small sauce pan and remove from heat. Add the brown sugar and honey to the saucepan and stir until combined. Stir in egg and mix well. Combine flour and baking powder, then stir into the brown sugar mixture. Add vanilla and fold in almonds. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting.

NO-BAKE ENERGY BARS WITH HONEY



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Easy three ingredient granola crunch.

Provided by tweav

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 22m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 sheet waxed paper
⅔ cup honey
¾ cup creamy peanut butter
4 cups granola

Steps:

  • Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with waxed paper.
  • Heat honey in a saucepan over medium heat until bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes. Add peanut butter; stir until thoroughly mixed.
  • Place granola in a large bowl. Pour honey mixture over granola; stir until well combined. Transfer granola mixture to prepared baking pan; press firmly. Let stand until firm, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30.2 g, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 63.7 mg, Sugar 18.8 g

HONEY NUT BARS



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Sweet and chewy with dates, nuts and honey.

Provided by Alycia Sands

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Date

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
½ cup honey
2 eggs
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup dates, pitted and chopped
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter an 8-inch square cake pan.
  • Melt the butter over low heat and pour into a large mixing bowl. Add the honey and eggs, and beat well. Mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix in the walnuts and dates. Spread batter in pan
  • Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until light brown. Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes. Cut into bars and roll in confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Carbohydrate 52.6 g, Cholesterol 72.2 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 119 mg, Sugar 37.9 g

HONEY-APRICOT BARS



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Don't you want to pick up one of these bars? Bursting with the goodness of fruit, honey and oats, apricot bars are begging to be eaten.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups dried apricots (10 oz), chopped
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup apple juice
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, cook all filling ingredients except egg over medium heat about 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened. Pour mixture into food processor. Cover; process 10 to 15 seconds, pulsing on and off, until finely chopped. Add egg. Cover; process, pulsing on and off, until mixed.
  • Heat oven to 350°F (if using dark or nonstick pan, heat oven to 325°F). Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix all crust ingredients with fork until crumbly. Pat half of the mixture in bottom of pan. Spread filling over base. Sprinkle with remaining oat mixture; press lightly.
  • Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 220 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 0 g

GERMAN HONEY BARS



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We get German Honey Bars at a local bakery here in Indy. They are my husbands favorite cookie. I have looked high and low for the recipe with no results. My husband found this recipe in a cookbook he was looking through at Cracker Barrel Country Store, so he bought it. I made them for him because he washed all the windows on the...

Provided by Julia Ferguson

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 3/4 c all-purpose flour
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 c honey
1/2 c dark molasses
3 Tbsp butter
3/4 c packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 c chopped toasted almonds (optional)
lemon glaze (recipe follows)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. *Grease 15X10X1 inch jelly-roll pan. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cardamom and ginger in medium sized bowl. Combine honey and molasses in medium saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat. Add butter; stir until melted. Cool 10 minutes. Stir in brown sugar and egg. *See note below.
  • 2. Place brown sugar mixture in large bowl. Gradually add flour mixture., beating with electric mixer at low speed until dough forms. Stir in almonds if using. (*Dough will be slightly sticky) Spread dough evenly in prepared pan. Bake 20 to 22 minutes or until golden brown and set. Remove pan to wire rack
  • 3. Prepare Lemon Glaze. Spread over cooled bars. Let stand until set, about 30 minutes. Cut into 2X1 inch bars.
  • 4. Lemon Glaze: 1 1/4 c. powdered sugar, 1 tsp. freshly grated lemon peel and 3 Tbsp. lemon juice in medium bowl until well blended.
  • 5. *Notes: After 10 minutes the honey molasses mixture was still very warm and I didn't want to add the egg and have it turn out scrambled, so I set the bowl on a few ice cubes wrapped in a paper towel for a couple of minutes. The dough being slightly sticky is an understatement. It is very sticky and I had a hard time rolling it out. Finally placed a piece of waxed paper over the dough and rolled with rolling pin. It was a little better but dough still stuck to the waxed paper. I also lined my pan with parchment paper, rather than greasing the pan. I did not add the almonds, because the honey bars we get at the bakery do not have almonds in them. These honey bars are bolder in taste with the spices and much darker in color than the ones we get at the bakery. I think with a little tweaking with spices and playing with a different kind of molasses I can get a little closer to the bakery version.

PECAN AND HONEY BARS



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This is a very simple and easy dessert to make, and such a delicious flavor, everyone will enjoy I'm sure!!

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 36-48 squares

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, diced, plus a little extra to grease
1 cup plain flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 lemon zest, finely grated
3/4 cup butter
1/4 cup honey
4 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
5 tablespoons whipping cream
2 cups pecans

Steps:

  • Lightly grease a 14x11-inch swiss-roll tin.
  • Sift flour and salt into a bowl, Stir in sugar, then rub in butter until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Blend egg and lemon zest. Press mixture into tin and prick pastry all over with a fork. Chill for 10 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Bake pastry for 15 minutes, then remove from oven, leaving oven on.
  • Heat butter, honey and sugars in a saucepan until melted, then bring to a boil without stirring for 2 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in cream and nuts. pour over base, return tin to oven and bake for 25 minutes. Cool in tin.
  • Run a knife around pastry edge, invert on to a baking tray, place another tray on top and invert again. Cut into squares.

HONEY CHEESE BARS



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If you like cheesecake, you'll love this light dessert. Walnuts lend a subtle nutty taste to the crust, and honey and lemon make the creamy topping delicious. -Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 16 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Additional honey, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in walnuts. Press onto the bottom of an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned., For filling, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, honey, milk, lemon juice and vanilla until blended. Add egg; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust. Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until set. Cool completely on a wire rack. Drizzle with additional honey if desired. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality honey: The honey you use will greatly affect the flavor of your honey bars. Look for a honey that is raw and unfiltered, as this will give your bars the best flavor and nutritional value.
  • Don't overcook the honey: When you're making the honey mixture, be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked honey will be dark and bitter.
  • Let the honey bars cool completely before cutting them: This will help them to hold their shape and prevent them from crumbling.
  • Store the honey bars in an airtight container at room temperature: They will keep for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Honey bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're perfect for a quick snack or a sweet dessert. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find one that you'll love. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give honey bars a try!

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