Cherry Nut Jewel Bars

Submitted by Sharon in Ontario.

"This is a recipe picked up in the grocery store. I believe Chippits put out the booklet. I have it written in my little recipe book and our family love it at Christmas time, if it lasts that long!"

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 15

ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed (divided in two)
• 3⁄4 cup butter
• 2 eggs
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups salted mixed nuts
• 1 1⁄2 cups candied cherries (green and red)
• 1 cup chocolate chips

directions

1. Combine flour and 1/3 cup brown sugar.
2. Cut butter into mixture until it resembles course crumbs.
3. Press into uingreaded 13 x 9 inch baking pan.
4. Bake at 350 for 5 minute.
5. Beat eggs slightly in large bowl.
6. Stir in 2/3 cup brown sugar and salt.
7. Add nuts, cherries and chippits.
8. Toss to coat.
9. Spoon fruit mixture over baked layer.
10. Bake another 20 minutes.