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

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

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