Mud Hens

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Cuisine: American

Mud Hens are rich, sweet, and nutty layered bars featuring brown sugar, vanilla, and chopped nuts, perfect for dessert or a sweet snack enjoyed by all.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 pound butter
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 1 cup chopped nuts

Instructions

  1. Cream butter and granulated sugar.
  2. Add 3 egg yolks and 1 egg white; blend well.
  3. Add flour and vanilla; mix until combined.
  4. Grease and flour the pan, then roll out the dough in the pan.
  5. Cream brown sugar and 2 egg whites; spread this mixture over the dough.
  6. Sprinkle chopped nuts on top.
  7. Bake at 375°F for 20 to 25 minutes until golden.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

748 kcal 37% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.7g 13% DV
Total Fat 34.5g 44% DV
Carbs 94g 34% DV
Fiber 1.8g 7% DV
Sugar 27.5g 55% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12421.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 478.8mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 1576mg 100% DV
Iron 5.1mg 29% DV

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

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