Delight your taste buds
with these savory layer cookies. A rich crust coats the bottom
while a sugary-sweet walnut and cinnamon topping melts over the
top.
Spicy Walnut
Bars
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup quick cooking oatmeal
2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter OR margarine, chilled
2 large eggs
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons butter OR margarine, melted
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a mixing bowl combine
flour, oatmeal, first addition of brown sugar and baking soda.
Cut in chilled butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Press into bottom of an ungreased 9-inch baking pan.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes
or until lightly browned. Remove from oven.
Increase oven temperature
to 375°F.
In a medium bowl, blend
eggs, second addition of brown sugar, corn syrup, cinnamon, vanilla,
nutmeg and cloves. Stir in walnuts and melted butter. Pour on
top of hot crust, spreading evenly.
Bake again for 20 minutes
or until center is set. Cool completely, then sprinkle with powdered
sugar.
