Jewel Nut Bars

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These colorful bars, with the eye-catching appeal of candied cherries and the crunchy goodness of mixed nuts are certain to become a holiday standby year after year. I get lots of compliments on the rich, chewy crust and the combination of sweet and salty flavors. --- Joyce Fitt, Listowel, Ontario

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Jewel Nut Bars Ingredients

1 1/4 cups all purpose flour	1 cup (6 ounces) semi sweet chocolate chips
2/3 cup packed brown sugar divided	-- CREAM CHEESE LAYER --
3/4 cup cold butter	1 package Cream cheese regular size (not small)
1 egg	1/3 cup Sugar white granulated
1/2 teaspoon Salt	1 Egg
1 1/2 cups Salted mixed nuts	1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
1 1/2 cups green and red candied cherries halved

Instructions for Jewel Nut Bars

In a bowl, combine flour and 1/3 cup brown sugar; cut in butter until
mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into a lightly greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

While bottom layer is baking - make cream cheese layer by mixing the following in a small bowl:

1 regular package of philadelphia cream cheese (not the small size)
1/3 cup of white granulated sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Mix cream cheese layer with electric mixer for 2-3 minutes until smooth. Spread on crumb layer and then continue with recipe below.

Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, beat egg. Add salt and remaining brown sugar.

Stir in the nuts, cherries and chocolate chips.

Spoon evenly over crust. Bake at 325 degrees for 30-40 minutes.

Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Yield 3 dozen.

Main Ingredient: NutsCuisine: American

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My oldest daughter said this was so good it gave her "the chills". I don't believe I've ever had a compliment quite like that one. :) Husband also gave it a rave-review.

webtexan
on Nov 23 2005 8:20PM

[I made edits to this recipe.]

webtexan
on Nov 23 2005 7:11PM

I decided to practice on this recipe for the holidays because it looks so pretty -- my daughter said they are out-of-this-world Good! They are rich and a little goes a long way. I will definitely be making again.

webtexan
on Nov 17 2005 4:01PM

[I posted this recipe.]

webtexan
on Nov 3 2005 4:18PM