Best 6 Nutcracker Bars Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and festive holiday treat? Look no further than the Nutcracker Bar! This classic Christmas cookie is made with a shortbread crust, a creamy nut filling, and a chocolate ganache topping. It's the perfect combination of sweet, nutty, and chocolatey flavors. With its beautiful presentation and delicious taste, the Nutcracker Bar is sure to be a hit at any holiday party or gathering.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GRAHAM CRACKER BARS



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These are a sweet graham cracker crumb bar with coconut and a milk chocolate topping. An easy, quick, yet simply delicious bar recipe...you have to try it! :)

Provided by Diane

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 17m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 cups flaked coconut
¼ cup margarine, melted
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
4 (1.55 ounce) bars milk chocolate candy

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs and coconut. Pour in the condensed milk and melted margarine, mix until well blended. Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove and let cool. Melt chocolate bars in a microwave or over a double boiler, stirring occasionally until smooth. Spread over the cooled bars, chill and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 10.9 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 166.6 mg, Sugar 27.3 g

TRIPLE-NUT BARS



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Enjoy these triple nut bars made with walnuts, almond and pecans - a delicious dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup butter or margarine
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup walnut pieces
1 cup unblanched or blanched whole almonds
1 cup pecan halves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, beat 3/4 cup butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar and the almond extract with electric mixer on medium-low speed until blended. On low speed, beat in flour until soft dough forms. Press dough in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake 17 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, cook 1 cup butter, 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, the honey, corn syrup and vanilla over medium-high heat 12 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a full rolling boil. Boil 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
  • Sprinkle walnuts, almonds and pecans over crust. Pour brown sugar mixture over nuts. Bake 13 to 15 minutes longer or until top of mixture is bubbly. Cool completely, about 1 hour. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 0 g

NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BARS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: graham cracker crumbs, butter, powdered sugar, peanut butter, semi-sweet chocolate chips

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Desserts

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup graham cracker crumbs, about 8 sheets
½ cup butter, melted
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup peanut butter, plus an additional 2 Tbsp.
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the graham cracker, sugar, and butter. Stir. Add in 1 cup (240g) of peanut butter and mix until combined.
  • Line a 9x9 (22x22 cm) or 8x8 (20x20 cm) pan with foil.
  • Spread on the peanut butter mixture.
  • Melt the chocolate chips with the 2 Tbsp. of peanut butter, and spread on top of the graham cracker mixture.
  • Refrigerate for 3 hours.
  • Remove from pan, cut, and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 10 grams

SALTED NUT BARS



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Are rich nuts difficult for you to turn down? If so, you'll love these rich, loaded nutty bars.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 cups salted mixed nuts or peanuts
1 cup butterscotch chips
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter or margarine

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix flour, brown sugar and salt. Cut in 1/2 cup butter, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until evenly mixed. Press evenly in bottom of ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches. Bake 15 minutes; cool slightly.
  • Cut up any large nuts. Sprinkle nuts evenly over crust. In 1-quart saucepan, heat all remaining ingredients over low heat, stirring occasionally, just until chips are melted. Drizzle butterscotch mixture evenly over nuts. Bake 5 minutes. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows while warm for easiest cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 110 mg

NUTCRACKER



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Provided by Aaron May

Categories     beverage

Time 10m

Yield 2 1/2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 ounces overproof rum
6 ounces overproof vodka
6 ounces dry gin
6 ounces elderflower liqueur
6 ounces peach schnapps
16 ounces lemonade
16 ounces fruit punch
16 ounces pineapple or orange juice

Steps:

  • Add the rum, vodka, gin, elderflower liqueur, peach schnapps, lemonade, fruit punch and orange juice to a very large pitcher and stir to combine. Keep chilled in the refrigerator until ready to serve or immediately pour into ice-filled rocks glasses.

NUTCRACKER BARS



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Rich chocolate and peanut butter bars.

Provided by Sharon H

Categories     Bar Cookies

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 14

⅓ cup butter flavored shortening
1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
½ cup creamy peanut butter
2 eggs
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup butter flavored shortening
⅔ cup creamy peanut butter
4 cups confectioners' sugar
½ cup milk
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease a 15 x 10 x 1 inch baking pan.
  • To make base, cream 1/3 cup butter flavored shortening and 1/2 cup peanut butter in large bowl at medium speed in an electric mixer. Blend in brown sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time until creamy.
  • Combine all-purpose flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl. Set aside. Combine 1/4 cup milk and 1 tsp. vanilla in measuring cup. Add dry ingredients and milk alternately to creamed mixture. Mix at low speed. Scrape the sides of the bowl frequently and beat until blended.
  • Spread batter into prepared pan and bake for 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool.
  • For Frosting: Cream 1/4 cup butter flavored shortening and 2/3 cup peanut butter in large bowl at medium speed of electric mixer. Add 4 cups of confectioners' sugar and 1/2 cup milk. Beat until fluffy. Spread on cooled cookie base. For drizzle melt chocolate pieces on very low heat in small saucepan. Drizzle chocolate from end of spoon back and forth over frosting. Cut into 2 inch squares. Refrigerate 15 to 20 minutes until chocolate is firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.3 g, Cholesterol 10.8 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 100 mg, Sugar 24.9 g

Tips:

  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the bars to hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the bars. This will help to prevent the bars from crumbling.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Nutcracker bars are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for the holidays. They are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite nuts and fruits. Whether you are looking for a sweet treat to share with friends and family or a festive addition to your holiday table, nutcracker bars are sure to be a hit.

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