CHOCOLATE CHIP DATE NUT BARS
Make your own chocolate chip date nut bars with only 5 ingredients and save money in the process! You won't need to spend money buying expensive energy or snack bars once you see how easy it is!
Provided by Lisa from A Day in the Kitchen
Categories Snacks
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Soak dates in warm water for 10 minutes to soften, longer if dates seem dry. Remove dates and reserve liquid. (See Note 1 below.)
- Add nuts to food processor and process until nuts are small pieces.
- Pour chopped nuts into a bowl and mix with cocoa, salt, and chocolate chips. Set aside.
- Add dates to food processor and process until it is a paste.
- Add date paste to the nut mixture and mix well.
- If mixture is too dry and isn't sticking together, add reserved date liquid, 1 teaspoon at a time, mixing well after each addition until everything just begins to stick together. (See Note 2 below.)
- Using the back of a spoon, press date nut mixture firmly into a parchment lined 8x8 pan or loaf pan, spreading evenly and to the edges.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into bars.
- Store bars in the refrigerator. (See Note 3 below.)
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 bar, Calories 159 kcal
CHOCOLATE CASHEW CLUSTERS
People are crazy about these cashews coated in toffee and three kinds of chocolate. They make gift-giving sweet and simple for me!-Virginia Sauer, Wantagh, NY
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 3 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large heavy saucepan over low heat, cook and stir the chocolates until melted. Remove from heat; stir in cashews and toffee bits. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Refrigerate 10-15 minutes or until set. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
BUTTERSCOTCH CASHEW BARS
I knew these nutty bars were a success when I took them on our annual family vacation. My husband couldn't stop eating them...and my sister-in-law, who is a great cook, asked for the recipe. It makes a big batch, which is good, because they go quickly! -Lori Berg Wentzville, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 3-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Combine flour and salt; add to creamed mixture just until combined. , Press into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the butterscotch chips, corn syrup, butter and water. Cook and stir over medium heat until smooth., Spread over crust. Sprinkle with cashews; press down lightly. Bake for 11-13 minutes or until topping is bubbly and lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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