Spicy Walnut Bars

Directions

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   Heat oven to 350 degrees.
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   Coat a 15 x 10 jelly roll pan with cooking spray.
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   Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in a bowl, stir together with whisk.
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   Beat butter and sugar at medium speed for about 3 minutes.
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   Add eggs and vanilla.
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    On low speet beat in half of flour mixture.
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    Beat in sour cream and then remaining flour mixture.
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    Fold in walnuts.
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    Spread into prepared pan.
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    5.
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    Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until center is set.
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    6.
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    While bars are cooling blend softened cheese and butter in mixer.
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    Add sugar and vanilla.
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    Beat in enough cream to reach desired consistency.
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    Spread on top of cooled bars and garnish with additional walnuts.