Jewel Nut Bars Recipe

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These colorful bars, with the eye-catching appeal of candied cherries and the crunchy goodness of mixed nuts, are certain to become a holiday favorite year after year. I get lots of compliments on the rich, chewy crust and the combination of sweet and salty flavors.

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Jewel Nut Bars Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling

Yield: 36 Servings

10 35 45

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup packed brown sugar, divided
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups mixed nuts
1-1/2 cups green and red candied cherries, halved
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

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-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes.
In a large bowl, beat egg. Add salt and remaining brown sugar. Stir in the nuts, cherries and chocolate chips.
Spoon evenly over crust. Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until set. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Yield: 3 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 145 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 16 mg cholesterol, 119 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Jewel Nut Bars in Quick Cooking November/December 1998, p28