CHERRY-ALMOND BARS

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Categories     Fruit     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Cherry     Almond     Vanilla     Spring     Edible Gift     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 30

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3/4 cup coarsely chopped toasted slivered almonds (about 3 ounces)
1 1/4 cups cherry preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 11x7-inch glass baking dish with foil. Combine first 3 ingredients in medium bowl; whisk to blend. Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until light and fluffy. Add sugar and beat until light. Beat in vanilla and almond extracts. Add flour mixture and beat just until dough begins to come together. Mix in almonds. Press dough onto bottom of prepared dish. Pierce all over with fork. Bake until just firm to touch, about 45 minutes.
  • Stir preserves in small saucepan over medium-low heat until melted and hot; spread over warm pastry. Bake until preserves bubble in center, about 15 minutes. Cool in dish on rack.
  • Using foil as aid, lift entire cookie from dish; trim edges. Cut into 2x1-inch bars. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and store in single layer in refrigerator.)

Yusufu Iburahimu
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These bars were a disappointment. They didn't have much flavor.


Jemal Gurage
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I found these bars to be a bit dry. I think they would have been better with a little more moisture.


Simbarashe Zinyeka
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These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


KSHITIJ KHADKA
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I love the crumbly topping on these bars. It adds a nice texture.


Md Ruber
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These bars are the perfect treat for a summer party.


Ludovica Aizeyosabor
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I've never been a big fan of cherry desserts, but these bars changed my mind. They're so good!


Shumaila Anjum
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone raved about them.


Emilie Abdulla
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These bars are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious!


Lolita Roybal
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I wasn't sure how the cherry and almond flavors would go together, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're a great combination.


Abdi shakur Cade
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These bars are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker. I highly recommend them!


Twana Palani
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I love the almond flavor in these bars. It really makes them special.


Sahajan Rana
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart.


Zohaib Sajid
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in no time! Everyone loved them.


Solar
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These cherry almond bars were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and tasted delicious. The almond flavor really complemented the cherries.