Best 5 Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Bars Recipes

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Are you seeking a delightful and delectable treat to tantalize your taste buds and impress your loved ones? Look no further than these irresistible maraschino cherry shortbread bars. Crafted with a perfect balance of flavors, textures, and colors, these bars are sure to become a beloved favorite in your culinary repertoire. Embark on a delightful journey of sweet indulgence as we unveil the secrets behind creating the ultimate maraschino cherry shortbread bars.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

MARASCHINO CHERRY BARS



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Soft buttery bars filled with juicy maraschino cherries, and drizzled with cherry glaze.

Categories     Dessert: Brownies and Bars

Time 1h3m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sugar
1 cup butter or margarine
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp almond extract
2 1/4 cups flour
1/8 tsp salt
3/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1-2 tsp maraschino cherry juice (approximately)

Steps:

  • Cream sugar and butter in a mixing bowl till smooth and creamy.
  • Beat in egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Stir in flour and salt, then cherries.
  • Chill for at least 30 minutes or until no longer sticky. Pat dough into a lightly greased 15" x 10" jelly roll pan. I periodically dip my hands in water so the dough doesn't stick to them.
  • Bake at 350 for 15-18 minutes. Cool completely and drizzle with glaze.
  • To make glaze, combine powdered sugar and enough cherry juice till you get the right consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 19 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 5 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 55 milligrams sodium, Sugar 9 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat

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

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

CHERRY SHORTBREAD BARS



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I got this delicious recipe for cherry shortbread bars from my mother-in-law.

Provided by Anya

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
5 ounces maraschino cherries
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
1 ½ tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch pan with heavy aluminum foil.
  • Mix flour, 1 cup butter, and white sugar together until mixture is crumbly. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  • Blend brown sugar, eggs, salt, baking powder, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Drain and chop cherries, reserving the liquid. Stir cherries and walnuts into the egg mixture. Place mixture on top of the baked crust.
  • Return to the oven and bake until set, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
  • Combine powdered sugar and 1 1/2 tablespoons butter with enough cherry liquid to spread easily. Frost cooled bars. Cut into squares after icing has set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 37.7 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 127 mg, Sugar 20.9 g

CHERRY COCONUT BARS



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I came across these easy maraschino cherry bars while stationed at a Michigan Air Force base in 1964 and have been making the recipe ever since. My children don't think an event is special unless they are part of it. -Marguerite Emery, Orland, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
FILLING:
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup quartered maraschino cherries
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine flour and confectioners' sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a lightly greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack. , For filling, in a small bowl, combine the eggs, sugar and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to the egg mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts, cherries and coconut. Spread over crust. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until firm. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHRISTMAS MARASCHINO CHERRY SHORTBREAD COOKIES RECIPE - (4/5)



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Provided by á-153

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup maraschino cherries-chopped (spread cherries on paper towel to drain well or you can use dried maraschino cherries)
2/3 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Mix flour and salt, set aside. Cream 1 cup unsalted softened butter with 1/2 cup powdered sugar, mix in vanilla. Add flour and salt mixture and mix until it starts forming larger clumps. Mix in chocolate chips and maraschino cherries. Form the dough into the log and press it well or it will crumble when you slice the cookies (the log should be about 2 inch thick) Wrap it in the plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 1-2 hour. Preheat the oven to 325°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the log into 1/4 or 1/3 inch thick slices (if the slices crumbles, press it back together with your hands) and place them onto baking sheet with one inch of space between. Bake the cookies 10- 15 minutes (until they just start to turn lightly golden brown on top) Let them cool for 5 minutes on a baking sheet before transfer them to a rack to cool completely.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. This means using real butter, fresh eggs, and good-quality jam.
  • Make sure the butter is cold before you start creaming it with the sugar. This will help to create a light and flaky crust.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the crust tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help to prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

These maraschino cherry shortbread bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, from potlucks to bake sales. With their simple ingredients and classic flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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