MAPLE WALNUT BARS

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This is a quick and easy bar cookie made with a cake mix crust. I was given a huge bottle of maple syrup on the condition that I make cookies and this is what I used it for. These are not overly sweet and a great fall cookie.

Provided by mary winecoff

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package white cake mix (I used a vanilla)
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 egg, slightly beaten
3/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • For the bottom layer, in a large bowl, combine cake mix, butter and egg.
  • Stir until mixture forms a thick dough.
  • Press evenly into the bottom and 1/2 inch up the sides of a 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
  • Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until golden.
  • Meanwhile, for the top layer, in a large bowl, combine syrup, sugar, eggs and vanilla.
  • Beat with an electric mixer until well combined.
  • Stir in walnuts.
  • Pour over hot bottom layer; spread to cover the entire surface.
  • Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until the top layer just starts to set.
  • Cool completely in pan.
  • Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.9, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 36.6, Sodium 182.2, Carbohydrate 27, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 20.3, Protein 2.9

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