Mixed Nut Bars

Great and simple gift-idea! And the result tastes great as well.

50 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 30 minutes

216 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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18 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	cup	butter, unsalted	softened
1	cup	brown sugar	packed
1	tablespoon	vanilla extract
1	large	egg yolk
2	cups	flour, all-purpose
12	ounces	mixed nuts	can of (cut Brazil nuts in half)
1	x	nut topping

For the nut topping
1/3	cup	corn syrup, light
6	ounces	butterscotch chips
3	tablespoons	butter, unsalted
1	tablespoon	water

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Cream the butter with the brown sugar.

Add the egg yolk and vanilla, mix well. Stir in the flour until combined.

Line a 9x13-inch pan with foil.

Press the dough evenly on the bottom of the pan.

Bake for 25 minutes.

Cool to room temperature.

Meanwhile make the topping.

For the nut toppings:

Combine all ingredients in the top of a double boiler.

Melt over simmering water.

Pour the topping over the base.

Sprinkle with nuts and press gently into the topping.

Refrigerate one hour.

Remove the bars from the pan by lifting the foil lining.

Pull foil away from the edges and cut into desired size bars.

(Recipe courtesy of Sally Toepfer)

Make It Decadent: Use cashews or macadamia nuts (halved) in place of the mixed nuts.

Make It Healthier: Use lightly salted nuts.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 47g

Amount per Serving

Calories 216 53% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.0g	20%
Saturated Fat 8.0g	40%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 45mg	15%
Sodium 43mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 24.0g	8%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g	2%
Sugars 9.0g
Protein 2.0g	3%

Vitamin A	8%		Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	1%		Iron	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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