ORANGE CASHEW BARS

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Two of my favorite ingredients, oranges and cashews, make a fantastic combination for a holiday bar-especially when you use fresh-squeezed orange juice in the glaze. -Anna Wood, Cullowhee, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg yolk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 large egg whites
1 large egg
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups salted cashews, coarsely chopped
ICING:
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugars until smooth. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour., Press dough onto bottom and 1/4 in. up sides of a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake 15-20 minutes or until edges are light brown. Cool 10 minutes on a wire rack., For filling, in a large bowl, beat brown sugar, egg whites, egg, flour, extracts and salt until smooth. Stir in cashews. Pour into crust. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until set., Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. In a small bowl, mix icing ingredients; drizzle over top. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Brendon Walker
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making these bars again.


Ab Hanan Momand
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I would not recommend this recipe. It's a waste of time and ingredients.


Rakhi Biwa
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my bars turned out really bland.


Muhammadjhanzaib farooqkayani
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These bars were a lot of work to make and I didn't think they were worth the effort.


Malvern Mudzemeti
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I was disappointed with these bars. I found them to be too dry and crumbly.


Anna Poe
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I had some trouble getting the bars to set properly. I think I might have overcooked them.


Bhutto Anooshah
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These bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but I still liked them.


Andriy Belizky
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I'm not a big fan of orange desserts, but I really enjoyed these bars. The orange flavor is subtle and not overpowering.


faiz raj07
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These bars are the perfect dessert to bring to a potluck. They're always a hit.


Sajawal Bajwa
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes. Everyone loved them!


Amelia Hurdle
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These bars are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Stevinblaine Pascal
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I wasn't sure how I'd feel about the orange and cashew combination, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors go together really well.


Malik Sharim
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These bars were easy to make and turned out great! I used a gluten-free flour blend and they still came out perfect.


Gamygch Garcia
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My husband and I are both big fans of orange cashew chicken, so I was excited to try this recipe for bars. They didn't disappoint! The filling is creamy and flavorful, and the orange glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Hf Yrr
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Shirley Nartey
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These orange cashew bars were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.