Holiday Bars

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Holiday Bars are delicious, festive treats featuring a buttery crust topped with fresh cranberries and chopped pecans, perfect for holiday gatherings and sweet snacking.

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Ingredients

  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups margarine, melted
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons almond extract
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries, washed, dried and cut in half
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

  1. Beat eggs; add sugar, flour, 2 teaspoons almond extract, and melted margarine.
  2. Mix well until combined.
  3. Pour the mixture into a greased 11 x 15-inch pan.
  4. Sprinkle cranberries evenly over the top of the dough.
  5. Add chopped pecans over the cranberries.
  6. Press the cranberries and nuts slightly into the dough.
  7. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

847 kcal 42% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.8g 18% DV
Total Fat 43.1g 55% DV
Carbs 113g 41% DV
Fiber 5.6g 20% DV
Sugar 55.2g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 318mg 14% DV
Potassium 406.8mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 66mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 64mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13.4mg 15% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 190mg 15% DV
Iron 4.1mg 23% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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