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Add eight key ingredients and have everything on hand to make all sorts of (lightened) holiday treats. By Katherine Brooking, MS, RD

Karry Hosford, Text: Katherine Brooking, MS, RD

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Pecan-Chocolate Chip Snack Cake

Key Ingredients: Chocolate chips, pecans

Crusty on the outside, gooey and sweet within, this snack cake is as easy to make as a bar cookie. Just spread the batter in a pan and bake until the top is golden, then cut into squares and serve. The combination of nuts and chocolate is always a winner, and this version works well with coffee, for dessert, or as part of an elaborate holiday brunch.

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