Ingredients for Christmas Jewels
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) chilled, cubed unsalted margarine
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped salted mixed nuts
- 1 1/2 cups halved candied cherries
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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How to Make Christmas Jewels
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour and 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar.
- Cut in 1 cup (2 sticks) chilled, cubed unsalted margarine using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 15x10 inch jelly roll pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, lightly beat 1 large egg.
- Stir in the remaining 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Add 1 cup chopped salted mixed nuts, 1 1/2 cups halved candied cherries, and 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Gently toss to combine.
- Remove the baked crust from the oven and evenly spread the fruit and nut mixture over the top.
- Press firmly to adhere the layers.
- Bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the topping is set and lightly golden.
- Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into approximately 24 bars.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
7 g
Sugar
40g
Fat
14g
Carbs
5g
