Description
Delightful dessert bars filled with seasonal spices and a crunchy nut crust, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup finely chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup dried fruits (e.g., cranberries or apricots)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine finely chopped nuts, brown sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the baking dish to form the crust.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until slightly golden. Let cool.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs and stir in spices, vanilla extract, and chopped dried fruits.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes or until the filling is set.
- Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes, then cut into bars.
- Dust with powdered sugar or top with whipped cream before serving.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with coconut oil. Also, consider using oats or graham cracker crumbs if nut allergies are a concern.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Christmas dessert, holiday treats, spiced bars, crunchy crust, festive baking