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Maraschino Cherry Bars

Delicious Maraschino Cherry Bars: Easy Cookie Bars Recipe

These Maraschino Cherry Bars combine a buttery crust with a rich cherry filling, perfect for any dessert occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 36 bars
Course: Desserts & Sweets
Cuisine: American
Calories: 123
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup butter or margarine
Filling
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ¼ cups packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • ½ cup maraschino cherries, chopped
Topping
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon water

Equipment

  • 9-inch square pan
  • medium bowl
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Stir together flour and brown sugar in a medium bowl. Rub in butter using your hands or a pastry blender. Press into an ungreased 9-inch square pan.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned at the edges, about 15 minutes. Set aside.
  4. Beat eggs in a medium bowl until light. Mix together brown sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into eggs.
  5. Mix in coconut, walnuts, and cherries; spread the batter evenly over the baked crust.
  6. Return to the oven and bake until brown, about 25 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  7. Mix confectioners' sugar, butter, water, and vanilla in a small bowl until smooth. Spread over cooled bars before cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 123kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 1gFat: 5g

Notes

Add chocolate chips for an extra indulgent treat or replace the maraschino cherries with dried fruit for different flavor profiles. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for up to a week.

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