CHERRY-ALMOND BARS

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Love cherries? Make these sweet and easy bars.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
2 eggs
1 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 to 3 teaspoons reserved maraschino cherry juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Drain cherries, reserving juice for Almond-Cherry Glaze. Chop cherries; set aside. In medium bowl, mix 1 cup flour, the butter and 1/4 cup powdered sugar with spoon. Press in ungreased square pan, 9x9x2 inches. Bake about 10 minutes or until set.
  • In medium bowl, beat eggs with fork. Stir in cherries and all remaining Bar ingredients. Spread over baked layer.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, mix all Almond-Cherry Glaze ingredients until smooth and thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle cooled bars with glaze. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 2 rows. Cut each bar diagonally in half to form triangles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 45 mg

Tyyeb Khan
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These cherry almond bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and always a hit. I highly recommend this recipe.


Noshad Baloch
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These bars are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of cherries and almonds, and the crust is perfectly flaky. I'll definitely be making these again.


Diyane Nkosinathi
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I've made these cherry almond bars several times now, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart, and the crust is perfectly flaky. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ali hayder
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These cherry almond bars are the perfect summer dessert. They're light and refreshing, and the cherry filling is bursting with flavor. I love serving them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.


Aphelele Ngema
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I'm not a huge fan of cherries, but I loved these bars! The almond flavor really shines through, and the crust is perfectly flaky. I'll definitely be making these again.


Ubasinachi Alison
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These bars are so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use fresh or frozen cherries. I also like that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them. They're the perfect dessert for a busy weeknight.


Dj Munna
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I made these cherry almond bars for a potluck, and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. I even had people asking for the recipe. They're definitely a keeper.


Meraj Nil
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These cherry almond bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and always a hit. I highly recommend this recipe.


waheed ahmad
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These bars are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of cherries and almonds, and the crust is perfectly flaky. I'll definitely be making these again.


Mary Chidinma
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I've made these cherry almond bars several times now, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart, and the crust is perfectly flaky. I highly recommend this recipe.


Nyah Wolfthal
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These cherry almond bars are the perfect summer dessert. They're light and refreshing, and the cherry filling is bursting with flavor. I love serving them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.


blooming sky
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I'm not a huge fan of cherries, but I loved these bars! The almond flavor really shines through, and the crust is perfectly flaky. I'll definitely be making these again.


Imran M
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These cherry almond bars are so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use fresh or frozen cherries. I also like that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them. They're the perfect dessert for a busy weeknight.


Brandon Gray
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I made these bars for a bake sale, and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. I even had people asking for the recipe. They're definitely a keeper.


Md Hhx jhhiffi
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These cherry almond bars are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The cherries provide a burst of sweetness, while the almonds add a nice nutty flavor. The crust is flaky and buttery, and it all comes together perfectly.


Shahzaibb Merani
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I've made these cherry almond bars several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The bars are gooey and flavorful, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to s


Bishnu Mahara
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These bars are absolutely delicious! The cherries and almonds are a perfect combination, and the crust is so buttery and flaky. I highly recommend this recipe.


Arbab Iqbal
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I love how easy these cherry almond bars are to make. I can whip them up in no time, and they always turn out delicious. They're the perfect treat for a quick dessert or snack.


DJ madnelstar
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These cherry almond bars were a hit at my family gathering! The combination of sweet cherries and almond flavor is divine, and the crust is perfectly flaky. I will definitely be making these again.