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

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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

Jabar Gujjar
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These bars are so easy to make, I can't believe I've never made them before. They're definitely going to be a new staple in my dessert rotation.


Muhammad T A U S I F
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


The Ark
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These bars were a little too dry for my taste. I think I'll add some more butter to the dough next time.


Jerm
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I'm not a huge fan of maple, but these bars were still really good. The walnut topping added a nice crunch.


King Ayoka
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These bars are perfect for a quick and easy dessert. They're also great for packing in lunches.


Akmal AkmalAkmal
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I made these bars for my family and they loved them! They said they tasted just like the ones from the bakery.


song song
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I'm allergic to walnuts, so I substituted pecans in this recipe. They turned out great!


jenn allen
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These bars are so delicious, I can't stop eating them! I've already made them twice this week.


Poifo Setlhabi
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my bars didn't turn out as gooey as I expected. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Mr Ben
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These bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try using less maple syrup next time.


Hack XXX
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I love the combination of maple and walnuts in these bars. They're the perfect fall treat.


Joseph Fresh
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These bars are so easy to make, even for a novice baker like me. They turned out perfect on my first try.


taiwo jamiu
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I'm not usually a fan of maple desserts, but these bars were so good I couldn't resist. The maple flavor was perfectly balanced with the walnuts.


Savana Ferguson
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These maple walnut bars were a hit at my last potluck! They disappeared in minutes. Everyone raved about the gooey maple filling and the crunchy walnut topping.