JEWEL NUT BARS

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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

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