Best Festive Jewel Nut Bars Recipes

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JEWEL NUT BARS



Jewel Nut Bars image

These tasty bars are a delight to serve. The combination of sweet and salty is a delight, and the combination of colored candied cherries, gives it the Christmas appeal. A great addition to your holiday tray, and different.Very fast and easy to bake.

Provided by Baby Chevelle

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup packed brown sugar, divided
3/4 cup cold butter
1 egg
1 1/2 cups salted mixed nuts
1 1/2 cups candied cherries, green and red
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour and 1/3 cup brown sugar;cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Press into a lightly greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, beat egg. Add salt and remaining brown sugar.
  • Stir in nuts, cherries and chocolate chips.
  • Spoon evenly over crust.
  • Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
  • Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1480.5, Fat 100.2, SaturatedFat 44.4, Cholesterol 192.5, Sodium 834.8, Carbohydrate 140.2, Fiber 10.9, Sugar 81.1, Protein 22.2

FESTIVE JEWEL NUT BARS



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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 standby year after year. I get lots of compliments on the rich, chewy crust and the combination of sweet and salty flavors. --- Joyce Fitt, Listowel,

Provided by Recipe USA

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
2/3 cup packed brown sugar, divided
3/4 cup cold butter
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups salted mixed nuts
1 1/2 cups green and red candied cherries, halved
1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
1 (8 ounce) package Philadelphia Cream Cheese
1/3 cup sugar, white granulated
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. 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 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan.
  • 2. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
  • 3. While bottom layer is baking - make cream cheese layer by mixing the following in a small bowl:.
  • 4. 1 regular package of philadelphia cream cheese (not the small size).
  • 5. 1/3 cup of white granulated sugar.
  • 6. 1 egg.
  • 7. 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  • 8. Mix cream cheese layer with electric mixer for 2-3 minutes until smooth. Spread on crumb layer and then continue with recipe below.
  • 9. Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, beat egg. Add salt and remaining brown sugar.
  • 10. Stir in the nuts, cherries and chocolate chips.
  • 11. Spoon evenly over crust. Bake at 325 degrees for 30-40 minutes, depending on your oven. Be careful not to over cook these.
  • 12. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Yield 2 dozen.
  • The original recipe does not call for a layer of cream cheese. I modified the recipe to suit my taste after I made it the first time without the cream cheese layer. I felt it was too dry and needed additional texture that the cream cheese layer adds nicely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.3, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 43.3, Sodium 183.7, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 13, Protein 3.8

CHERRY JEWEL BARS



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Wonderful Christmas bars - very colourful and tasty to eat too. These look fantastic on your Christmas platter.

Provided by laursy

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h20m

Yield 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
3/4 cup margarine, softened
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups mixed nuts
1 1/2 cups halved candied cherries
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees.
  • COMBINE flour with 1/3 cup brown sugar. Cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press mixture evenly and firmly onto bottom of ungreased 15 x 10 jelly roll pan or large baking tin. Bake for 15 minutes.
  • MEANWHILE, beat egg slightly in large bowl. Stir in remaining 1/3 cup brown sugar and salt. Add nuts cherries and chocolate chips. Toss mixture evenly to coat.
  • SPOON this mixture evenly over the baked layer. Press down firmly to adhere layers.
  • BAKE an additional 20 minutes.
  • COOL and cut into 1 1/2 by 2 inch bars. Do NOT let this cool too much or you will never get them out of the pan in nice pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.9, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 3.9, Sodium 72.3, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 5.1, Protein 1.4

CHERRY NUT JEWEL BARS



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This is a recipe picked up in the grocery store. I believe Chippits put out the booklet. I have it written in my little recipe book and our family love it at Christmas time, if it lasts that long!

Provided by Sharon in Ontario.

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 55m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup brown sugar, packed (divided in two)
3/4 cup butter
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups salted mixed nuts
1 1/2 cups candied cherries (green and red)
1 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Combine flour and 1/3 cup brown sugar.
  • Cut butter into mixture until it resembles course crumbs.
  • Press into uingreaded 13 x 9 inch baking pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 5 minute.
  • Beat eggs slightly in large bowl.
  • Stir in 2/3 cup brown sugar and salt.
  • Add nuts, cherries and chippits.
  • Toss to coat.
  • Spoon fruit mixture over baked layer.
  • Bake another 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.4, Fat 20.4, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 52.6, Sodium 251, Carbohydrate 32.8, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 20.9, Protein 4.8

RUSTIC NUT BARS



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My friends love crunching into these chewy, gooey bars that have a crust like shortbread and a wildly nutty topping. -Barbara Driscoll, West Allis, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon plus 3/4 cup cold butter, divided
2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
TOPPING:
2/3 cup honey
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted
1 cup salted cashews
1 cup pistachios
1 cup salted roasted almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with foil, letting ends extend over sides by 1 in. Grease foil with 1 tablespoon butter., In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in the remaining butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in egg until blended (mixture will be dry). Press firmly onto bottom of prepared pan. , Bake 18-20 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool on a wire rack., In a large heavy saucepan, combine honey, brown sugar and salt; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently to dissolve sugar. Boil 2 minutes without stirring. Stir in butter and cream; return to a boil. Cook and stir 1 minute or until smooth. Remove from heat; stir in nuts. Spread over crust., Bake 15-20 minutes or until topping is bubbly. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Lifting with foil, remove from pan. Discard foil; cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

JEWEL NUT BARS



Jewel Nut Bars image

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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • 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. , 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., Bake until topping is set, 20-25 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

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