Christmas Gumdrop Bars

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Servings: 20 Difficulty: Advanced
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International-style sweet and satisfying dessert that brings home-style flavor to your table
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Christmas Gumdrop Bars

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 20 Calories: 509.4

Description

This International dessert features All-purpose flour, Baking powder, Salt, Ground cinnamon, Ground nutmeg. The flavors come together beautifully. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Soft 1 c Packed light brown sugar 1 lg Egg 2 ts Vanilla extract 1/4 c Evaporated milk 1 c Gumdrops -- no licorice 1/2 c Black walnuts -- chopped Confectioner's sugar 1.
  2. Cut small, soft gumdrops into 4 to 5 pieces each.
  3. (Do not use licorice-flavored candies.) Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  4. Lightly grease a 9 x 9 x 2 inch pan.
  5. Sift flour with baking powder, salt and spices.
  6. Set aside.
  7. Place shortening, brown sugar, egg and vanilla into large bowl.
  8. Use an electric mixer set at medium speed to beat mixture until light and fluffy.
  9. Add half the flour mixture and the evaporated milk and beat until smooth.
  10. Stir in remaining flour mixture until well combined.
  11. Add gumdrops and coarsely chopped walnuts (or pecans), mixing well.
  12. Spread evenly in prepared pan.
  13. Bake 25-30 minutes or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.
  14. Remove pan to wire rack and cool partially.
  15. Cut into bars while still warm.
  16. Sprinkle lightly with sifted confectioner's sugar

Nutrition Facts

Servings 20

Amount Per Serving
Calories 509.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.0g33%
Saturated Fat 7.0g35%
Cholesterol 0.1mg1%
Sodium 2614.6mg109%
Total Carbohydrate 69.8g24%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g13%
Sugars 0.3g
Protein 9.1g19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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