Jewel Nut Bars

Jewel Nut Bars
Thanksgiving desert recipe

Jewel Nut Bars
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

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

Preparation 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.

Jewel Nut Bars
Cuisine: American
Main Ingredient: Nuts

Category: Thanksgiving recipes