No-Fuss Holiday Bars

Crust: 1 cups all-purpose flour

½ cup butter, softened

¼ cup sugar

Filling: See variations below

Heat oven to 350F. In small mixer bowl combine all crust ingredients. Beat at low speed until mixture is crumbly. Press on bottom of 9 inch square baking pan (except for chocolate toffee variation). Bake for 15-20 minutes (except for chocolate toffee variation) or until edges are lightly browned. Follow directions for filling variation below. Cool and cut into bars.

Zesty Lemon Bars: In smaller mixer bowl combine ¾ cup sugar, 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons lemon juice and ¼ teaspoon baking powder. Beat at low speed until well mixed. Pour filling over hot crust. Continue baking for 18-20 minutes or until filling is set. Cool slightly; sprinkle with powdered sugar. (20 bars)

Pecan Pie Bars: In small mixer bowl combine ¾ cup corn syrup, ½ cup sugar, 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour and ½ teaspoon vanilla. Beat at medium speed until well mixed. By hand, stir in 1 cup chopped pecans. Sprinkle ½ cup real semi-sweet chocolate chips over crust. Pour filling over hot crust. Continue baking for 30-40 minutes or until set. (20 bars)

Chocolate Toffee Bars: Prepare crust ingredients as directed except press firmly on bottom of 13x9 inch baking pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until crust is very lightly browned. Immediately sprinkle ½ cup real chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate) and ½ cup butterscotch or vanilla milk chips over crust. Let stand 3-5 minutes or until soft. Evenly swirl over crust with table knife or back of spoon. Sprinkle with ½ cup chopped pecans or peanuts if desired. (36 bars)

Nutrition Facts (1 bar; lemon variation)

Cal 120 * Pro 2g * Carb 17g * Fat 5g * Chol 25mg * Sod 60 mg

Source: LAND O LAKES® Holiday Bakeline

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