Cranberry Pretzel Macadamia Bars Recipe

Name: Cranberry Pretzel Macadamia Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups finely crushed pretzels; 3 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, melted; 2 Land O Lakes Eggs (whites only), beaten; 1 cup orange-flavored sweetened dried cranberries; 1 cup coarsely chopped roasted macadamia nuts; 2/3 cup Land O Lakes Butter; 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup white baking chips or real semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1 teaspoon shortening

Servings: persons

2 cups finely crushed pretzels
3 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, melted
2 Land O Lakes Eggs (whites only), beaten
1 cup orange-flavored sweetened dried cranberries
1 cup coarsely chopped roasted macadamia nuts
2/3 cup Land O Lakes Butter
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white baking chips or real semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon shortening

1
Heat oven to 325F.
2
Line 13x9-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, extending foil over edges.
3
Combine pretzels and brown sugar in bowl; stir in 1/2 cup melted butter until well mixed.
4
Stir in beaten egg whites.
5
Press onto bottom of prepared pan.
6
Bake 8 minutes; sprinkle cranberries and nuts over hot, partially baked crust.
7
Combine 2/3 cup butter and 1/2 cup brown sugar in 2-quart saucepan.
8
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil.
9
Continue cooking, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
10
Pour evenly over cranberries and nuts in pan.
11
Continue baking 18-20 minutes or until caramel layer is bubbly and golden.
12
Place white baking chips and shortening in bowl.
13
Microwave on Medium (50% power), stirring occasionally, 45-60 seconds or until chips are melted and smooth.
14
Drizzle over bars.
15
Cool completely.
16
Lift bars out of pan using foil ends; cut into bars.
17
Store at room temperature in container with tight-fitting lid.
18
Variation:
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Cranberry Pretzel Cashew Bars: Substitute coarsely chopped cashews for macadamia nuts.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups finely crushed pretzels, 3 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, melted, 2 Land O Lakes Eggs (whites only), beaten, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Pretzel Macadamia Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cranberry Pretzel Macadamia Bars

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