Decadent Bars

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Aug 29, 2002

I have used this recipe three times now. I find it easy, quick and delicious. It is a great recipe to take for potluck gatherings and any place where you might wish to donate food--bake sales, funeral receptions, etc. It travels well. It's not real fancy but tastes delicious and the absence of a rich frosting or topping appeals to my family.

—AJRHODES3

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Feb 07, 2011

These were okay. The orange, butterscotch combination just didn't go together for me very well. I think that these need a little orange extract to boost the orange flavor. I also think that white chips would be a better choice in these bars.

—mominml

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14 Ratings

Nov 05, 2008

I LOVE this recipe. Everytime I go home on leave, my family asks me to make it. Also, its a HUGE hit at potlucks. The only thing I changed was a added a splash of almond extract and a splash of vanilla extract. Like one of the other reviewers mentioned, I too made this recipe without shortening the first few times. I just put half butter and half vegetable oil. It worked like a charm and it was a little easier to mix than plain shortening alone.

—jalyea

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Apr 04, 2007

...Wow! these have an amazing, "addictive" flavor, said my husband. Very moist, sweet but not too sweet, maybe a little bit cakey, but I might have overmixed the batter. I didn't have all the ingredients so I had to change a few things, but I guess I got lucky because they were delicious! I had no shortening so I used 1/2 cup butter and 1/4 cup of half vegetable oil, half whipping cream. Used sliced almonds instead of butterscotch chips and included 1/4 cup powdered almonds (removed 1/4 cup flour). Baked 23 minutes. I love how the orange, coconut and almond flavors blended together, the result smelled and tasted quite delicate and refined. Will make again.

—frenchgirl

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Aug 29, 2002

These are excellent. They reminded me of my aunt's orange cookies. And I have to agree after eating 1/4 of the pan...you can't eat just one!!

—WELIKESLEEP

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Aug 09, 2010

This recipe is good except it's not wow. The orange flavour is excellent but it's still missing something. Mine almost was more of a cake than bars.

—Hilary

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Aug 09, 2007

I almost decided not to make this recipe. I only made it because it was quick. Wow. Very little work..but excellent results. It was delicious and great for a picnic or cookie tray.

—Trish

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Oct 24, 2011

I would have to agree that the orange and butterscotch flavors just don't go together and maybe a white chocolate may be more compatible. Also, mine turned out very cakey rather than moist bar looking like in the picture.

—Tadita

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Nutrition

Calories
188 kcal
9%

Carbohydrates
23.5 g
8%

Cholesterol
9 mg
3%

Fat
9.6 g
15%

Fiber
0.6 g
2%

Protein
1.5 g
3%

Sodium
83 mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Decadent Bars

Serving Size: 1/24 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 24
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 188
Calories from Fat: 86

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.6g 15 %
Saturated Fat 4.3g 21 %
Cholesterol 9mg 3 %
Sodium 83mg 3 %
Potassium 56mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrates 23.5g 8 %
Dietary Fiber 0.6g 2 %
Protein 1.5g 3 %
** Sugars 14.8g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C 3 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 7 %
** Thiamin 9 %
Niacin 7 %
** Vitamin B6 < 1 %
** Magnesium 2 %
** Folate 12 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.