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Cranberry Nut Vanilla Chip Bars

Teresa Ambra
Cranberry Nut Vanilla Chip Bars are heavenly. This delicious brownie includes craisins, vanilla chips and walnuts. It's terrific for holiday baking or Christmas parties. It's also wonderful for tailgating and potlucks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Cookies, Brownies and Bars
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 197 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9x13" glass baking dish
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 electric mixer
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 nut chopper if nuts are not previously chopped

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1-1/2 cups UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour bleached flour toughens baked goods
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 cup Nestle’s Premiere vanilla chips
  • 1 cup craisins
  • 1 1/4 cups finely chopped walnuts divided use

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter, sugars, eggs, vanilla, salt & baking powder with an electric mixer; mix well.
  • Stir in flour, vanilla chips, craisins and 1 cup nuts.
  • Spread into greased 9x13” baking pan.
  • Sprinkle with remaining nuts.
  • Bake at 350° for approximately 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool and cut into squares.

Notes

NOTE:  I recommend refrigerating the bars for easier cutting.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 197kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 77mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 144IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword brownie, cookie, cranberry, dessert, vanilla chips, walnuts
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