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Jewel Nut Bars
 
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Prep Time: 40 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 40 Minutes
Servings: 4
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.
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
Directions:
1. In a bowl, combine flour and 1/3 cup brown sugar;cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Press into a lightly greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
3. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, beat egg. Add salt and remaining brown sugar.
5. Stir in nuts, cherries and chocolate chips.
6. Spoon evenly over crust.
7. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
8. Cut into bars.
By RecipeOfHealth.com