FESTIVE JEWEL NUT BARS
These colorful bars, with the eye-catching appeal of candied cherries and the crunchy goodness of mixed nuts are certain to become a holiday standby year after year. I get lots of compliments on the rich, chewy crust and the combination of sweet and salty flavors. --- Joyce Fitt, Listowel,
Provided by Recipe USA
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. In a bowl, combine flour and 1/3 cup brown sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into a lightly greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan.
- 2. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
- 3. While bottom layer is baking - make cream cheese layer by mixing the following in a small bowl:.
- 4. 1 regular package of philadelphia cream cheese (not the small size).
- 5. 1/3 cup of white granulated sugar.
- 6. 1 egg.
- 7. 1 teaspoon vanilla.
- 8. Mix cream cheese layer with electric mixer for 2-3 minutes until smooth. Spread on crumb layer and then continue with recipe below.
- 9. Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, beat egg. Add salt and remaining brown sugar.
- 10. Stir in the nuts, cherries and chocolate chips.
- 11. Spoon evenly over crust. Bake at 325 degrees for 30-40 minutes, depending on your oven. Be careful not to over cook these.
- 12. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Yield 2 dozen.
- The original recipe does not call for a layer of cream cheese. I modified the recipe to suit my taste after I made it the first time without the cream cheese layer. I felt it was too dry and needed additional texture that the cream cheese layer adds nicely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.3, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 43.3, Sodium 183.7, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 13, Protein 3.8
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mahmoud elsewedy
[email protected]Overall, I had a great experience cooking this dish. The results were delicious and I'm sure I'll be making it again soon.
wonderfull nepal
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for my taste. I prefer simpler recipes with fewer ingredients.
Denise Hutton
[email protected]I really appreciate the clear and easy-to-follow instructions. It made the cooking process much more enjoyable.
j series
[email protected]I love the creative recipes I found on this site. Keep up the good work!
Sandy Fred
[email protected]I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Prince MUNYAKA
[email protected]These bars are a great make-ahead dessert. I made them a few days ahead of time and they were still delicious.
Bishal Mirdha
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of nuts, but I really enjoyed these bars. The crust is amazing!
Egbugha Chimdindu
[email protected]These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.
NWOKEABIA ELYON
[email protected]I love the jewel-like colors of these bars! They're almost too pretty to eat.
Jj Ruiz
[email protected]Yum! These nut bars are the perfect combination of sweet and salty.
christopher christopher
[email protected]These bars are so festive and pretty! They're perfect for a holiday party or cookie exchange.
Qaisar kiani
[email protected]Not bad! The crust was a bit dry for my taste, but the filling was great. I think I'll try adding some honey to the crust next time.
Benito Chidubem
[email protected]Easy to make and delicious! I used a mix of walnuts, pecans, and almonds for the filling, and they turned out perfectly. The bars were a hit at my holiday party.
Robyn
[email protected]These nut bars are a delightful treat! I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors. The crust is buttery and flaky, and the filling is packed with nuts and spices. I will definitely be making these again!