CELESTIAL BARS

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My aunt gave me the recipe for these wonderfully nutty bars. With their marbled base, fluffy icing and pretty chocolate glaze, they're the stars of bake sales, cookie gift packs and parties.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/3 cup butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
ICING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
GLAZE:
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons shortening

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. Combine flour and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans (batter will be thick). , Divide batter in half; stir chocolate into one portion. Alternately spoon plain and chocolate batters into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Swirl with a knife. , Bake at 350° for 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack. , For icing, in a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in milk and vanilla until smooth. Spread over bars. , For glaze, melt chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave; stir until smooth. Drizzle over bars. Let stand until chocolate is completely set before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 65mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Vijiththa Viji
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I love the combination of chocolate, coconut, and pecans in these bars. They're so delicious and they always disappear quickly when I make them.


David Mani
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These bars are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


RV Gamer
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I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I loved these bars. The chocolate and pecans were the perfect balance to the coconut. I would definitely make them again.


Ruby Marvin
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These bars are heavenly! The chocolate is rich and creamy, the coconut is sweet and fluffy, and the pecans add a nice crunch. I can't get enough of them!


Nuraj Ahmed
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These Celestial Bars are the perfect combination of chocolate, coconut, and pecans. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love making them for parties and potlucks because they're always a hit.


Sylheti Top
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I made these bars for my family and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


Ken Gibson
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These bars are dangerously delicious! I can't stop eating them. They're so rich and chocolatey, with the perfect amount of coconut and pecans. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Muliisa Henry
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I've tried many different recipes for Celestial Bars, but this one is by far the best. The bars are gooey, chocolatey, and have the perfect amount of coconut and pecans. I highly recommend this recipe!


qaisar mehmood
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These bars are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the combination of chocolate, coconut, and pecans. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Infinite Tech
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed these bars. The chocolate and pecans were the perfect balance to the coconut. I would definitely make them again.


Zayne Faris
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These Celestial Bars are the perfect combination of chocolate, coconut, and pecans. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love making them for parties and potlucks because they're always a hit.


Nimatullah Sunusi
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I made these bars for my family and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


alice alfred ukor
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These bars are dangerously delicious! I can't stop eating them. They're so rich and chocolatey, with the perfect amount of coconut and pecans. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Joker Nero
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I've tried many different recipes for Celestial Bars, but this one is by far the best. The bars are gooey, chocolatey, and have the perfect amount of coconut and pecans. I highly recommend this recipe!


Abdul Hakim
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These Celestial Bars are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the combination of chocolate, coconut, and pecans. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Roman Fixer
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I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed these bars. The chocolate and pecans were the perfect balance to the coconut. I would definitely make them again.


TIGERISFUNNEH HFHJVHFGH
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These bars are absolutely delicious! I made them for a party and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


Director Nigel
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I've made these Celestial Bars several times and they are always a hit! They're so easy to make and always disappear quickly. I love the gooey chocolate filling and the crunchy coconut pecan topping.


Jay Mallory
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These Celestial Bars are out of this world! The combination of chocolate, coconut, and pecans is divine. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. Will definitely be making these again.