Triple-Nut Bars

  • Prep 35 min
  • Total 1 hr 50 min
  • Servings 36

Ingredients

Crust

  • 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour

Topping

  • 1 cup butter or margarine
  • 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup walnut pieces
  • 1 cup unblanched or blanched whole almonds
  • 1 cup pecan halves

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, beat 3/4 cup butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar and the almond extract with electric mixer on medium-low speed until blended. On low speed, beat in flour until soft dough forms. Press dough in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake 17 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, cook 1 cup butter, 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, the honey, corn syrup and vanilla over medium-high heat 12 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a full rolling boil. Boil 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
  • 3
    Sprinkle walnuts, almonds and pecans over crust. Pour brown sugar mixture over nuts. Bake 13 to 15 minutes longer or until top of mixture is bubbly. Cool completely, about 1 hour. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Bar
Calories
230
Calories from Fat
140
Total Fat
15g
23%
Saturated Fat
6g
31%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
25mg
8%
Sodium
70mg
3%
Potassium
80mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate
21g
7%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Sugars
15g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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