Nutcracker Bars Recipe

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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease a 15 x 10 x 1 inch baking pan.
  2. To make base, cream 1/3 cup butter flavored shortening and 1/2 cup peanut butter in large bowl at medium speed in an electric mixer. Blend in brown sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time until creamy.
  3. Combine all-purpose flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl. Set aside. Combine 1/4 cup milk and 1 tsp. vanilla in measuring cup. Add dry ingredients and milk alternately to creamed mixture. Mix at low speed. Scrape the sides of the bowl frequently and beat until blended.
  4. Spread batter into prepared pan and bake for 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool.
  5. For Frosting: Cream 1/4 cup butter flavored shortening and 2/3 cup peanut butter in large bowl at medium speed of electric mixer. Add 4 cups of confectioners' sugar and 1/2 cup milk. Beat until fluffy. Spread on cooled cookie base. For drizzle melt chocolate pieces on very low heat in small saucepan. Drizzle chocolate from end of spoon back and forth over frosting. Cut into 2 inch squares. Refrigerate 15 to 20 minutes until chocolate is firm.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2734.02 Kcal (11447 kJ)
Calories from fat 1034.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 115g 177%
Cholesterol 110.35mg 37%
Sodium 816.87mg 34%
Potassium 1241.96mg 26%
Total Carbs 411.06g 137%
Sugars 336.29g 1345%
Dietary Fiber 9.88g 40%
Protein 35.84g 72%
Iron 5.8mg 32%
Calcium 254.1mg 25%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 415.26 Kcal (1739 kJ)
Calories from fat 157.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.47g 177%
Cholesterol 16.76mg 37%
Sodium 124.07mg 34%
Potassium 188.64mg 26%
Total Carbs 62.43g 137%
Sugars 51.08g 1345%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g 40%
Protein 5.44g 72%
Iron 0.9mg 32%
Calcium 38.6mg 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 63.5
    Points
  • 77
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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