Best Peggys Fruit N Nut Bars Recipes

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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.

EASY FRUIT & NUT BARS



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Enjoy all of your favorite fall flavors in one place with these Easy Fruit & Nut Bars. Dried cranberries, white chocolate, mixed nuts and more bring a standard spice cake to the next level in this recipe for Easy Fruit & Nut Bars.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (2-layer size) spice cake mix
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed
1 egg
1 cup PLANTERS Deluxe Lightly Salted Mixed Nuts, coarsely chopped
1 cup dried cranberries
2 oz. BAKER'S White Chocolate, broken into small pieces

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, leaving ends of foil hanging over sides of pan; spray with cooking spray.
  • Beat cake mix, COOL WHIP and egg in large bowl with mixer until blended. (Batter will be thick.) Stir in nuts and cranberries.
  • Spread onto bottom of prepared pan.
  • Bake 25 to 30 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean; cool completely.
  • Melt chocolate as directed on package; drizzle over dessert. Use foil overhang to remove dessert from pan; slice into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.8475 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

PEGGY'S FROSTED BANANA BARS



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This banana cookie bar recipe was given to me years ago by a friend in Nebraska; they come out perfect every time!

Provided by Phyllis

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup butter, softened
2 cups white sugar
1 ½ cups mashed bananas
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 10x15-inch rimmed baking pan.
  • Beat 1/2 cup butter and white sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in bananas, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Add to the banana mixture and mix well. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack. Let cool, about 30 minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract gradually; beat well. Spread frosting over the cooled bars and sprinkle walnuts on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 35.9 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 100.3 mg, Sugar 26 g

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