Triple-Nut Diamonds Recipe

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My dad has always been crazy about nuts, so when I came upon this recipe, I knew I had to try it. The diamond shape is a nice addition to the Christmas cookie tray. —Darlene King, Estevan, Saskatchewan

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Triple-Nut Diamonds Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 25 min. + chilling

Yield: 24 Servings

10 25 35

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup cold butter, divided
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2/3 cup each chopped pecans, walnuts and almonds

Directions

Line a greased 9-in. square baking pan with foil; grease the foil and set aside. In a small bowl, combine the flour and sugar. Cut in 1/4 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; press into prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes.
In a small saucepan, heat the brown sugar, honey and remaining butter until bubbly. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in cream and nuts. Pour over crust.
Bake at 350° for 16-20 minutes or until surface is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Using foil, lift bars out of the pan; cut into diamonds. Yield: 4 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 131 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 3 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Triple-Nut Diamonds in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2001, p113