JEWEL BARS

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup packed brown sugar, divided
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups canned mixed nuts, chopped
1 (8-ounce) container candied red cherries, chopped AND 1 (8-ounce) container candied green cherries, chopped
1 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate morsels

Preparation

Combine flour, 1/3 cup brown sugar and butter, blending well. Press into a 9- x 13-inch pan; bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Combine egg, salt and remaining 1/3 cup brown sugar. Stir in nuts, cherries and chocolate chips. Spoon carefully over crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Cool and cut into bars. Makes 24 bars.
—Pat Schrand, Coffee County