CHERRY CHEWS

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I have not tried this recipe. I'm posting this recipe for safe keeping. I found this recipe in From Babas' Kitchen To Ours. I do not plan to use the icing.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
2 cups brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, plus
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup maraschino cherry, well drained (reserve 2 tablespoons juice)
1/2 teaspoon almond extract, plus
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded coconut
2 eggs
1/2 cup pecan halves
2 cups sifted icing sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350.
  • Mix flour, rolled oats, 1 cup brown sugar, baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add 1/2 cup butter and mix until crumbly, first with a fork, then with fingers. Press mixture into a greased 9x13-inch pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Beat eggs, stir in remaining brown sugar and almond extract. Mix flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together, then stir into egg mixture. Add coconut and cherries and stir to blend. Pour over first mixture and spread evenly. Sprinkle with pecans. Return to oven and bake 25 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • Cool and ice with Cherry-Almond Icing. Cut in 1 1/2 x 3" squares, or bars.
  • Cherry Almond Icing:.
  • Blend remaining 3 tablespoons butter and icing sugar. Add reserved cherry juice and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, using enough juice to make the icing easy to spread. Stir until smooth.

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Abdul Wahab Viki
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These cherry chews were really easy to make and they turned out great! I will definitely be making them again for my next party.


Ibrahim Changezi
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I made these cherry chews for my friends and they all loved them. They said they were the best cherry chews they had ever had.


Abdulla al Mamun
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These cherry chews were a little too chewy for my taste, but the flavor was great.


soe Hlaing
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I'm not a big fan of cherry, but I really enjoyed these cherry chews. They were the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Addie Renaud
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These cherry chews were perfect! They were chewy and flavorful, and the cherry flavor was just right.


Mohammad Zilani Raza
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Nicky Baker
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These cherry chews were really easy to make and they turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


Danraj Rai
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I made these cherry chews for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


kyakuwa benon
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These cherry chews were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Bimala Bimala
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I've made these cherry chews several times now and they are always a hit. I love how easy they are to make and how delicious they are.


Nadia Thomas
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These cherry chews were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.