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3-Way Holiday Bars

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Three variations can top one buttery crust in these holiday bars.

Ingredients

Crust:
1 1/3 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
Filling: 3 variations
Zesty Lemon Bars
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 T all purpose flour
3 T lemon juice
1/4 tsp baking powder

Pecan Pie Bars
3/4 cup corn syrup
1/2 cu sugar
2 Eggs
2 T all purpose flour
1/2 tsp Vanilla
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Chocolate Toffee Bars
1/2 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
1/2 cup butterscotch or vanilla milk chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans or peanuts

Directions

Heat oven to 350 degrees.

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 to 20 minutes (except for chocolate toffee variation) or until edges are lightly browned. Follow directions for filling variations below.

Cool and cut into bars.

VARIATIONS:
Zesty lemon bars: In small mixer bowl combine 3/4 cups sugar, 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons all purpose flour, 3 tablespoons lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon baking powder. Beat at low speed until well mixed. Pour filling over hot crust. Continue baking for 18 to 20 minutes or until filling is set. Cool slightly; sprinkle with powdered sugar. Makes 20 bars.

Pecan Pie Bars: In small mixer bowl combine 3/4 cup corn syrup, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons all purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Beat at medium speed until well mixed. By hand, stir in 1 cup chopped pecans. Sprinkle 1/2 cup real semi-sweet chocolate chips over crust. Pour filling over hot crust. Continue baking for 30 to 35 minutes or until set. Makes 20 bars.

Chocolate Toffee Bars: Prepare crust ingredients as directed except press firmly on bottom of 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until crust is very lightly browned. Immediately sprinkle 1/2 cup chocolate chips and 1/2 cup butterscotch or vanilla milk chips over crust. Let stand 3 to 5 minutes or until soft. Evenly swirl melted chips over crust with knife or back of spoon. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup chopped pecans or peanuts if desired. Makes 36 bars.