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

Kizza Joseph
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I'm not a big baker, but these bars were so easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.


Zarar Khan
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These bars are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Sandeep Paudel
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I would have liked the cherry filling to be a bit thicker, but overall these bars were very good.


omer ali
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I followed the recipe exactly and my bars turned out perfectly. They're so delicious!


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


Hafizur Mirza
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I love the combination of cherries and shortbread. These bars are the perfect summer dessert.


Malik Fiaz Kandan
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These bars are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.


ROYAL GAMING
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I'm not a big fan of cherry pie, but I really enjoyed these bars. The shortbread crust is the perfect balance for the tart cherry filling.


Sophie Brennan
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I made these bars for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.


Rukshan Nimode
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These cherry shortbread bars are a delightful treat! The shortbread crust is buttery and crumbly, while the cherry filling is tart and sweet. The two flavors complement each other perfectly.