Cranberry Walnut Bars
Contributed by: NAPSA
Bar Cookies Offer Delicious Baking Alternative
(NAPSA) - If you want to "raise the bar" in your efforts at cookie making, try bar cookies.
Easy to bake, bar cookies are a satisfying treat that you mix in one bowl and bake in one pan.
These treats come in all shapes and textures, ranging from simple to sublime. Another plus is that bar cookies are easy to store. They can be left covered in the pan or wrapped individually. They can also be refrigerated or frozen to keep even longer.
The following bar cookie recipe is quick and delicious. Cranberry Walnut Bars are made with new Karo Syrup with real Brown Sugar, which keeps them moist and flavorful.
Ingredients:
- Crust:
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 cup cold margarine cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- Topping:
- 1 1/3 cups Karo¨ Corn Syrup with real Brown Sugar
- 4 eggs
- 3 Tbsp. butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray 13 x 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray. In large bowl with mixer at medium speed beat flour, margarine, confectioners' sugar and salt until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; press firmly into bottom and 1/4 inch up sides of prepared pan. Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Meanwhile, in large bowl beat corn syrup, eggs, butter and sugar until well blended. Stir in cranberries and walnuts. Pour over hot crust; spread evenly. Sprinkle white chocolate chips over top. Bake 25-30 minutes or until set. Cool completely on wire rack before cutting.
Serving Size: Makes 4 Dozen Bars
