Best 11 Moms Walnut Bars Recipes

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Moms Walnut Bars are a delightful and nostalgic treat that holds a special place in many people's hearts. With their buttery crust, rich filling, and crunchy walnut topping, these bars are a symphony of flavors and textures that evoke memories of home and family. If you're craving a taste of these classic treats or simply seeking inspiration for your next baking project, look no further! In this article, we'll guide you through the journey of finding the best recipe for Moms Walnut Bars, ensuring that every bite is a moment of pure indulgence.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

WALNUT BARS



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Walnuts grow everywhere in California! I grew up on a "walnut acre" and love them. When I use walnuts, I always think back to my family and harvest time. I hope you enjoy these bars as much as we do. -Chante Jones, Alturas, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
2 eggs
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts
LEMON GLAZE:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Press onto the bottom of a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned., For filling, in a small bowl, combine the eggs, brown sugar, flour, vanilla, salt and baking powder. Stir in walnuts. Spread over crust. , Bake for 25 minutes or until filling is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack., Combine confectioners' sugar and enough lemon juice to achieve desired consistency; spread over filling. Let stand until set before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MOM'S WALNUT BARS



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These are sinfully delicious walnut cookies made with no flour! They can be made at Christmas with little poinsettia's on the top or on Halloween with R.I.P. written on top (we call them 'coffin cookies' when they are made like that). I hope you like them as much as we do! Note: Mom uses lemon, but I like orange better.

Provided by Lara

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup white sugar
1 pound ground walnuts
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
3 egg whites
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (100 degrees C).
  • Combine the white sugar, ground walnuts, orange zest, orange juice and 2 egg whites. This mixture will become very sticky and paste-like.
  • Form the paste into a long rectangle on a smooth surface sprinkled with sugar so that it won't stick. The rectangle should be about 16 x 4 inches.
  • Make the frosting by mixing the remaining egg white with the confectioners' sugar. You don't need to beat the egg white first! You may need to add a little water, or a little more powdered sugar to form a paste that you can easily spread, but that isn't runny.
  • Spread the frosting over your rectangle. Use a knife covered with sugar to cut the rectangle into small 1 x 2 inch bars and place them on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven for about 35 minutes or until frosting is hard but still white. Enjoy with a big glass of milk!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 9.9 mg, Sugar 24.9 g

EASY BROWN SUGAR WALNUT BARS



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These easy walnut bars are made with brown sugar, egg, vanilla, and chopped walnuts. A great alternative to cookies.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dessert     Cake

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons butter (melted and cooled)
3/4 cup/3 1/2 ounces flour (all-purpose )
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg
1 cup light brown sugar (firmly packed)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup walnuts (chopped)

Steps:

  • Cut into 2-inch bars; cool in pan. The recipe makes about 16 walnut bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 129 mg, Sugar 11 g, Fat 8 g, ServingSize 16 walnut bars (16 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

MOM'S YUM YUM BARS



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Just found this recipe in Chatelaine magazine - been looking for this recipe forever!! My mom used to bake these when I was a kid and I loved them! Looks just like the recipe she made!

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 55m

Yield 1 cake, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherry
1/2 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • For base, lightly butter an 8 inch square baking dish. In a bowl, using a fork, stir flour with sugar. Work in butter until coarse crumbs form. Press over bottom of buttered dish. Bake in centre of oven until light golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove, but leave oven on.
  • While base is baking, in a small bowl, using a fork, stir flour with salt and baking powder. In a large bowl, whisk eggs. Using a wooden spoon, stir in sugar and vanilla until evenly mixed. Then stir in walnuts, cherries, coconut and flour mixture. Spread over warm base. Bake in centre of oven until topping is golden and slightly jiggly, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Remove to a rack to cool at least 1 hour before cutting into bars. Bars cut best after refrigerating overnight. Refrigerate up to 1 week or freeze up to 1 month.

CHEWY WALNUT PAN BARS



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These rich nutty bars from Tori Dunton are so tasty, we doubled her recipe to serve a crowd! "Our family has been making these yummy treats for years," writes the Acme, Pennsylvania cook. "We especially like to eat them with a dish of vanilla ice cream.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 eggs
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat the eggs, brown sugar and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to the egg mixture. Stir in walnuts. , Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bars pull away from edges of the pan. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 59mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MAPLE WALNUT SHORTBREAD BARS



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Maple and walnut are a winning combination in these buttery bars that are a refreshing alternative to a chocolate dessert.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 11h35m

Yield sixteen 4 by 1-inch bars

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 sticks (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into chunks, at room temperature, plus more for pan
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg yolk
2 tablespoons real maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 vanilla bean, split and scraped, optional
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for working with dough
1/4 cup rice flour
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped toasted walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Cut a piece of foil 8 by 16-inches. Butter the corners and sides of an 8-by-8-inch baking pan. Line the pan with the foil, leaving an overhang on two sides.
  • Beat the butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Reduce the speed to medium and add the egg yolk, syrup, vanilla extract and vanilla bean seeds if using. Reduce the speed to low, add the flours and salt, all at once, and beat until just combined. Add the walnuts and continue to mix until fully combined.
  • Using your hands, drop the dough in pieces evenly into the prepared pan. Flour your hands lightly and press the dough together and into the corners of the pan. Put a piece of waxed paper on top of the dough and use something square and heavy-another pan, a pound of cold butter-to press the dough into the pan and make a smooth, even top. Chill until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • When it is firm, use a fork to score the dough all over. Bake until deep golden brown and starting to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 45 minutes. Cool completely on a rack, about 2 hours, then wrap with plastic wrap, and let sit at room temperature overnight.
  • Place a lightweight cutting board or a baking rack over the top of the pan. Flip and set on the counter. Gently pull the pan from the foil and the foil from the pan to lift off the pan. Gently peel the foil off the bar. Place another lightweight cutting board on top, and flip the bar right-side-up.
  • Using a sharp, serrated knife, slice the square in half. Then slice each half into 8 bars.

MOMMA PAT'S GOODIE BARS



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If you're looking for an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert, then you've found it! My mom's Goodie Bars have just about everything but the kitchen sink in them-a graham cracker crust topped with two kinds of chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, pecans and coconut.

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
2 cups crushed graham crackers (about 12 sheets)
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup butterscotch chips
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut flakes
One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Stir together the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and salt in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined. Press the crust mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan in an even layer.
  • Sprinkle the dark chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, white chocolate chips, pecans and coconut over the crust. Pour the condensed milk evenly over the top, and spread with a spatula to make sure everything is even.
  • Bake until the edges are golden brown and the middle is set, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool completely before slicing.

MAPLE WALNUT BARS



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Embrace the Christmas season by baking these maple and walnut bars - a delicious dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg yolk
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup real maple syrup
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup whipping cream
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 9-inch square pan with cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter, the granulated sugar and egg yolk with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl occasionally. Add flour and salt; beat until moist clumps form. Press dough in bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of pan. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat syrup, brown sugar, whipping cream and 3 tablespoons butter to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly, until butter is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and walnuts. Pour hot filling over partially baked crust.
  • Bake 15 minutes or until filling is bubbling in center. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack. Drizzle with melted chocolate. Refrigerate 1 hour. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 90 mg

MRS. FIELD'S VERMONT MAPLE WALNUT BARS RECIPE - (3.6/5)



Mrs. Field's Vermont Maple Walnut Bars Recipe - (3.6/5) image

Provided by HeatherS

Number Of Ingredients 15

Bars:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 cup pure maple syrup
1 large egg
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 cup (4 oz) walnuts, chopped
Maple Frosting:
1/2 cup salted butter, softened
2 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 Tbs light brown sugar, packed
3 Tbs pure maple syrup
1/4 cup & 2 Tbs confectioners' sugar
walnut halves (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease an 8 by 8 inch baking pan. To make bars: In a medium bowl combine flour and soda. Mix well with a wire whisk and set aside. In a large bowl with an electric mixer blend sugar and butter to form a grainy paste. Scrape down sides of bowl, then add syrup, egg and vanilla. Beat at medium speed until smooth. Add the flour mixture and walnuts, and blend at low speed just until combined. Do not overmix. Pour batter into baking pan and smooth top with a spatula. Bake 40-45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 15 minutes, then invert onto cooling rack. Cool completely before icing. To make frosting: In a medium bowl cream butter and cream cheese with electric mixer at high speed. Add brown sugar and maple syrup, and beat until smooth. Reduce mixer speed to medium, and slowly add confectioners' sugar. Once sugar is incorporated, increase speed to high, and mix until smooth. If frosting appears thin, gradually add confectioners' sugar until frosting thickens. Using a metal spatula, spread frosting on top and sides of maple bars. If desired, make designs on frosting or decorate with walnut halves. Yield:12-16 bars

WALNUT BARS



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Taken from a Taste of Home Cookbook and submitted by Chante Jones from Antioch, CA. This is one of their "blue ribbon" award winners. I have not tried them, but just from reading the recipe, I think I can almost taste why these received the blue ribbon! UPDATE: I made these are they are wonderful!!!

Provided by Bobbie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 1/2 doz

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 -3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In small mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well.
  • Press onto the bottom of a greased 13x9x2 baking pan. Bale at 350 for 20 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
  • For filling: In a bowl, combine the eggs, brown sugar, flour, vanilla, salt and baking powder. Stir in walnuts. Spread over crust. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until filling is golden brown. Cool on wire rack,.
  • Combine glaze ingredients; spread over filling. Let stand until set before cutting.

MOM'S CHEESECAKE COOKIE BARS



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Found this cheesecake cookie bars recipe going through my mom's recipe box. Good memories...

Provided by DevDrew

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped walnuts
⅔ cup butter
⅔ cup brown sugar
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix flour, walnuts, butter, and brown sugar together in a bowl. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with half the crust mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 15 minutes. Remove crust and leave oven on.
  • Mix cream cheese and white sugar together in another bowl using an electric mixer until blended. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla extract; mix until blended. Pour on top of the baked crust. Sprinkle with remaining crust mixture.
  • Bake in the hot oven until set, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 74.7 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 149.9 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality walnuts. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the bars.
  • Toast the walnuts before using them. This will enhance their flavor and make them more fragrant.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the bars tough.
  • Bake the bars until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help them to hold their shape.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Walnut bars are a delicious and classic treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make the best walnut bars that everyone will love.

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