Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (1 each)
  • Calories:
  • 145
  • Fat:
  • 8 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 4 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 16 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 119 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 17 g
  • Fiber:
  • 1 g
  • Protein:
  • 2 g


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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.

SERVINGS: 36

CATEGORY: Dessert

METHOD: Baked

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

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.


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