Ingredients for Northern Light Bars
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- All Purpose White Flour
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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How to Make Northern Light Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 1 cup packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 cup chopped walnuts.
- Mix well until combined.
- Reserve 3/4 cup of the mixture for topping.
- Press the remaining mixture into a greased 8x8 inch baking pan.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- While the crust bakes, prepare the filling: Beat together 1 cup granulated sugar and 8 ounces softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Beat in 1 large egg, 1/4 cup milk, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Mix until well combined.
- Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the baked crust.
- Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture evenly over the filling.
- Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and the topping is lightly golden.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting.
- Once cooled, cut into 16 (2-inch) squares.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
3 g
Sugar
30g
Fat
29g
Carbs
4g
