Best 2 Gluten Free Maraschino Cherry Bars Recipes

GLUTEN FREE MARASCHINO CHERRY BARS

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I originally found this recipe in an old Pillsbury cookbook and made it for years during the holiday season. I didn't make it for a couple of years after going gluten free and finally converted it this year. It was a great success and I have my favorite back on the holiday cookie tray!

Provided by zepharum

Categories Bar Cookie

Time 2h

Yield 36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1 cup cornstarch
1 cup almond meal
1/3 cup sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons rice flour
1 tablespoon tapioca starch
1 tablespoon potato starch
1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
10 ounces maraschino cherries, drained and chopped (reserve juice)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 1/2 cups icing sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3 -4 tablespoons reserved cherry juice
4 tablespoons flaked coconut (optional)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Line a 9X13 pan with tinfoil.
In a large bowl, combine all crust ingredients. Mix until crumbly and well combined and press into bottom of ungreased foil lined pan.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly brown.
In a small bowl, combine all filling ingredients and mix well.
Pour over crust and bake for 25 - 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool.
Combine all frosting ingredients except coconut. Beat until fluffy and spread over cooled bars.
Sprinkle with coconut and cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.5, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 23.6, Sodium 86.4, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 19.1, Protein 1.1

MARASCHINO CHERRY SHORTBREAD BARS

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Shortbread-based square with maraschino cherries and sweetened condensed milk.

Provided by RISKYMINOTAUR

Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup butter
¼ cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups shredded coconut
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
⅓ cup chopped red maraschino cherries
⅓ cup chopped green maraschino cherries
⅓ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup golden raisins

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Blend in flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pat dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine shredded coconut, condensed milk, red and green maraschino cherries, walnuts, and raisins in a bowl; spread evenly on top of cooked shortbread.
Bake until golden brown, about 35 minutes more. Let cool completely before slicing into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 38.8 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 116.8 mg, Sugar 20.7 g

Tips

Use a springform pan for easy removal of the bars.
Line the pan with parchment paper to prevent the bars from sticking.
For a chewier bar, use more oats.
For a sweeter bar, use more honey or maple syrup.
Add your favorite spices, such as cinnamon or nutmeg, to the batter.
Top the bars with a layer of melted chocolate or frosting.

Conclusion

These gluten-free maraschino cherry bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, and can be customized to your liking. With their chewy texture and sweet cherry flavor, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.