Pistachio Christmas Ribbon Bars Recipes

PISTACHIO-LEMON BARS

These delightful and easy lemon bars have everything the traditional ones do - tang, sweetness and a buttery base - plus the added benefit of pistachios folded into the filling and the crust.

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories easy, weekday, dessert

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Pistachio-Lemon Bars image

Steps:

To make crust, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper (if using foil, lightly butter it). Place flour, sugar and salt in a food processor and pulse a few times. Add butter and process until well combined. Stir in chopped pistachios. Firmly press mixture into the bottom of the lined pan using the flat bottom of a glass or measuring cup (if it sticks, place a piece of parchment paper on the dough before pressing). Bake until lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk together the filling ingredients. When the crust is baked, pour the filling into the pan and bake until set, about 20 minutes. Let cool completely. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and cut into 2-inch squares.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 172, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 50 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup cold, unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup shelled unsalted pistachios, roughly chopped
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup shelled unsalted pistachios
Confectioners' sugar, for garnish

PISTACHIO-CHERRY S'MORE BARS

Here's a fun spin on campfire treats. The graham cracker crust and golden-toasted marshmallow topping surround a rich filling of chocolate, fruit and nuts in these yummy bars. Or feel free to add 3/4 cup coconut to filling if desired. I'm certain that St. Nick will give his jolly stamp of approval to these goodies. &mdashJeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Pistachio-Cherry S'more Bars image

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil, letting ends extend up sides; grease foil., Mix cracker crumbs, brown sugar and cinnamon; stir in butter. Press onto bottom of prepared pan. Sprinkle evenly with cherries, baking chips and pistachios. In a small bowl, mix milk and orange zest; drizzle over top., Bake 20 minutes. Top with marshmallows; bake until top is golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Lifting with foil, remove from pan. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 82mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, melted
TOPPING:
3/4 cup dried tart cherries, chopped
1 cup white baking chips
1 cup dark chocolate chips
1 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
3 cups miniature marshmallows