Jewel Nut Bars

Name: Jewel Nut Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 3 dozen.
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

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling YIELD: 3 dozen.

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.

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.

Nutrition Facts

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