Cashew Caramel Bars

3/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt2 large eggs1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup chopped cashews1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 1/2 tablespoons light cream*1/3 cup salted cashews chunks2 tablespoons butterHeat oven to 350*F (175*C). Grease 9-inch baking pan; set aside.In medium bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt and 1/2 [...]

Cherry Almond Nanaimo Bars

Base:1/2 cup butter1/3 cup cocoa powder1/4 cup granulated sugar1 large egg, beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs1 cup shredded coconut1/2 cup chopped almonds, toastedIn saucepan over low heat, cook butter, sugar and egg until thickened and smooth, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Add graham cracker crumbs, [...]

Cherry Almond Toffee Bars

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar (powdered)3/4 cup cold margarine OR butter1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk1 large egg, beaten1 teaspoon almond extract1 (6-ounce) package toffee chips1 cup sliced almonds3/4 cup dried tart cherriesMix flour and sugar in medium bowl; cut in margarine or butter until crumbly. Press firmly on bottom of 13 [...]

Chewy Almond and Cherry Bars

3/4 cup whole almonds, with or without skins1 cup all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon baking powder8 tablespoons unsalted butter3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar1 large egg1/4 teaspoon almond extract1/2 cup dried tart cherries, OR dried cranberries OR chopped dried apricots

Preheat oven to 350*F (175*C). Position a rack in the lower third of the oven. [...]

Chewy Toffee Nut Bars

1 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/3 cups toffee bits (8 ounce package)3/4 cup light corn syrup 1 cup sliced almonds, divided use3/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut – divided useHeat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease sides of 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.Beat butter and sugar until [...]

Choco-Maple Nut Bars

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup butter2 large eggs – divided use1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk) 1 1/2 teaspoons maple flavoring 2 cups chopped nuts 1 cup semisweet chocolate chipsHeat oven to 350°F (175°C).In large bowl, stir together flour, sugar and salt; cut [...]

Choco Nutty Bars

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup white corn syrup
1 cup peanut butter
6 cups cornflake cereal
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2/3 cup roasted peanuts

Mix sugars, syrup, and peanut butter in a mediumsaucepan until smooth.
Mix cornflakes, chocolatechips, and peanuts in buttered 9 x 13 x 2-inch pan.Pour peanut butter mixture over all and mix. Pressgently [...]

Choco- Nutty Pan Bars

1 1/4 cups butter OR margarine, softened2 cups granulated sugar2 large eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 (12-ounce) package peanut butter chips

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
In a separate bowl, [...]

Chocolate Almond Macaroon Bars

2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 6 tablespoons powdered sugar 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 3 3/4 cups sweetened flaked coconut1 cup almond slices, toasted*1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/4 cup whipping cream 1/2 cup white chocolate chipsHeat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking [...]

Chocolate Caramel Nut Bars

1 (10-ounce) package soft caramel candies 2/3 cup evaporated milk 1 (18.25-ounce) package German chocolate cake mix with pudding 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 1/2 cups nuts, chopped 3/4 cup chocolate chipsIn a saucepan over low heat melt caramel candies with evaporated milk. Set aside.In a bowl mix together german chocolate cake mix w/ pudding [...]