CRANBERRY-MACADAMIA BARS

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Marry macadamia nuts and cranberries with an easy sugar cookie base to create an easy holiday bar.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pouch Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 egg
1/3 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1 cup macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup white vanilla baking chips
1 teaspoon oil

Steps:

  • Blend cookie mix, 1/3 cup butter and egg until soft dough forms. Press dough in bottom of greased 9-inch square pan. Bake at 350°F 15 minutes.
  • Heat 1/3 cup butter, brown sugar and cranberries over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Spoon and spread cranberry mixture evenly over partially baked cookie base. Sprinkle with nuts. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely.
  • In resealable freezer plastic bag, mix baking chips and oil; seal bag. Microwave on High 30 to 45 seconds, squeezing mixture in bag every 15 seconds until smooth. Cut 1/4-inch top from corner of bag; drizzle over bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 65 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Timothy Osakpolor
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These bars are the perfect addition to any holiday cookie plate.


Stefan Esche
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I would love to try these bars with different types of nuts, such as pecans or walnuts.


April Barnett
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I made these bars in a 9x13 inch pan and they turned out perfectly.


VIVEK KALAL
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover cranberries.


Haseena Jan
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert.


Ntuthuko Khanyisane
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These bars are so moist and chewy. They are the perfect texture for a dessert bar.


Ml MeMe
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I love the tartness of the cranberries and the sweetness of the macadamia nuts in these bars. They are the perfect balance of flavors.


Bella Terrebonne
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These bars are the perfect treat for any occasion. They are easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Sbonile Khumalo
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I made these bars for Christmas and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them, especially the kids.


Mary Craig
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I didn't have any macadamia nuts, so I used walnuts instead. The bars still turned out great!


Skies Ryan
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Md. Hasan mirdha
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I've made these bars several times now and they are always a favorite. They are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love the combination of cranberries and macadamia nuts, and the bars are always moist and chewy.


Aria Safe
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These bars were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I used fresh cranberries and macadamia nuts, and the flavors were amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy dessert.


Abreham Heyru
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, and they were gone in no time. I will definitely be making them again.


Barry Cole
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These Cranberry Macadamia Bars were a hit with my family! The combination of tart cranberries and sweet macadamia nuts was perfect, and the bars were nice and chewy. I will definitely be making these again.