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Jewel Nut Bars

7 reviews
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Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling

Makes

3 dozen

Updated: Nov. 24, 2023
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.
Jewel Nut Bars
Jewel Nut Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix flour and 1/3 cup brown sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into a lightly greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 15 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together egg and salt; stir in remaining brown sugar. Stir in nuts, cherries and chocolate chips. Spoon evenly over crust.
  3. Bake until topping is set, 20-25 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars.