CHERRY WALNUT BARS

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Post holiday cheer with these nutty little fruit bars that travel extremely well. Since our cookie-loving son joined the Air Force, I've shipped them as far away as England and Italy.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup cold butter, cubed
2 large eggs
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 jar (6 ounces) maraschino cherries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
ICING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pat into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until edges are lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the eggs, brown sugar, salt, baking powder and vanilla. Drain cherries, reserving 2 tablespoons juice; set juice aside. Chop cherries; add to brown sugar mixture. Stir in walnuts. Pour over crust and spread evenly. Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until set. Cool completely on a wire rack., For icing, combine confectioners' sugar and butter in a bowl. Add enough reserved cherry juice to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over bars. Sprinkle with coconut if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

Future cute
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These bars are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I love the crunch of the walnuts.


Logan Shoultz
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cherry walnut bars are now my go-to dessert.


Willett West
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These bars are always a hit at my holiday parties. They're the perfect festive treat.


mix berry
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I love how easy these bars are to make. I can whip up a batch in no time.


dagim mengistu
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These bars are the perfect summer dessert. They're light and refreshing, and the cherry filling is bursting with flavor.


Muhammad Munir
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I'm not a fan of walnuts, so I substituted pecans instead. They turned out great!


Reggie Hawkins
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These bars are so addictive! I can't stop eating them. They're the perfect combination of sweet, tart, and crunchy.


Lenni
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I've been making these cherry walnut bars for years and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Ndumiso Masilela
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These bars were a big hit at my daughter's birthday party. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


LD Vai
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Dipta Marwari
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I'm a big fan of cherry walnut bars, and this recipe is one of my favorites. The crust is flaky and buttery, the filling is sweet and tart, and the walnuts add a nice crunch.


Princeworth Anane
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These bars are so easy to make and they always turn out delicious. I've made them for parties, potlucks, and even just for a sweet treat at home.


Moksada Aktar
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I love that this recipe uses fresh cherries. It really makes a difference in the flavor of the bars.


Alvin Sam
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These cherry walnut bars are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The walnuts add a nice crunch and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Raphael Blu
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my bars turned out a little dry. I think I might have overbaked them. Other than that, they were still pretty good.


mashhour gerges
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These bars were a hit at my potluck! Everyone raved about the delicious cherry filling and the perfectly balanced crust. I'll definitely be making them again.


Julian Barlow
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I'm not much of a baker, but these cherry walnut bars turned out perfectly! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were impressive. My family loved them.


Siraj Mengal
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These cherry walnut bars were a delightful treat! The combination of sweet cherries, crunchy walnuts, and a buttery crust was simply irresistible. I especially appreciated the detailed instructions and helpful tips provided in the recipe.