BLONDIE NUT BARS

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Looking for a sweet treat that will travel well over the holidays? These delicious bars are moist, chewy, filling, and chock-full of nuts, chocolate chips and rich flavor. What's not to love? -Lori Phillips, Corona, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 large eggs
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped almonds
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the eggs, cream, butter, coffee granules and vanilla until blended. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; gradually add to butter mixture. Stir in the almonds, walnuts and chocolate chips (batter will be stiff)., Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.