Almond Bars

1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup margarine OR butter, softened1 1/4 cup powdered sugar1/2 cup instant potato flakes1/2 cup water1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom1 large egg1 (7-ounce) tube almond pastePreheat oven to 375*F (90*C).In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; blend in [...]

Almond Bars

1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup margarine OR butter, softened1 1/4 cup powdered sugar1/2 cup instant potato flakes1/2 cup water1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom1 large egg1 (7-ounce) tube almond pastePreheat oven to 375*F (90*C).In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; blend in [...]

Almond Fudge Shortbread

1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup powdered sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 (12-ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk) 1/2 teaspoon almond extract1/2 cup sliced almonds, toastedHeat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.Beat butter, powdered sugar and salt in large bowl [...]

Almond Rice Squares

3 cups cooked rice 1/4 cup butter, melted 2/3 cup slivered almonds 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut 1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milkIn a large bowl, combine rice and butter. Press rice mixture along bottom of a lightly buttered 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.Top with [...]

Almond Toffee Bars

1/4 cup unsalted butter 1/4 cup vegetable shortening 1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar, divided use1 cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut 1 cup slivered almondsPreheat oven to 350°F.In a bowl, with an electric mixer at medium speed, [...]

Angel Bars

1/2 cup butter, melted 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1 (6-ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup coconut, flaked 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk1 cup chopped nutsPreheat oven to 325°FCoat bottom of 9 x 9-inch pan with melted butter. Spread graham cracker crumbs evenly over butter; press into bottom of pan.Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly [...]

Baby Ruth Crater Bars

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter OR margarine, softened 1/2 cup creamy OR chunky peanut butter 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 6 (2.1-ounce each) NESTLÉ® BABY RUTH® Candy Bars, coarsely choppedPreheat oven to 375° F. [...]

Banana Mini Morsel Bars

2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 2/3 cup granulated sugar 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 medium mashed ripe bananas 1 large egg 2 cups (12-ounces) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Morsels 2 tablespoons powdered sugarPREHEAT oven to 350°F [...]

Beananza Bars

1/2 cup all-purpose flour2/3 cup packed light brown sugar2/3 cup quick-cooking oats1 cup natural wheat and barley cereal (Grape Nuts)1 (15-ounce) can Pinto OR Great Northern beans OR 1 1/2 cups cooked dry-packaged Pinto OR Great Northern beans, rinsed, well drained, coarsely chopped3/4 cup dark raisins3/4 cup chopped dates1 cup flaked coconut1/2 cup chopped walnuts [...]

Better Than Hello Dollies

6 tablespoons butter OR margarine 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, divided use3 1/2 ounces coconut flakes1 (6-ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips1 (6-ounce) package butterscotch flavored chips1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk1 cup chopped nutsPreheat oven to 350*F.In a 13 x 9-inch baking pan, melt butter. Mix together 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, coconut, chocolate [...]