CHERRY WALNUT SQUARES

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I call these my "naughty but nice" bars. Packed with dried cherries, white chocolate chips and chopped walnuts, they're indulgent and oh-so-good! -Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
2-3/4 cups chopped walnuts, divided
1 cup dried cherries, chopped
2-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup white baking chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugars and extract until light and fluffy. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, cream and salt. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 4 minutes or until slightly thickened., Remove from the heat. Stir in 2-1/2 cups walnuts, cherries and vanilla; spread over crust. Bake 15-20 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with baking chips and remaining walnuts; lightly press into filling. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

hamza deol
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These cherry walnut squares are a lot of work to make. I don't think they're worth the effort.


Fishy Army
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cherry walnut squares turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


MD HIRDAY
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These cherry walnut squares are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Rana Qaisar
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I've made these cherry walnut squares several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Alana Cat09
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These cherry walnut squares are a great way to use up leftover pie crust. They're also a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth.


Esther Emeka-Ogbodo
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I'm not a huge fan of nuts, but I loved these cherry walnut squares. The walnuts add a nice crunch and they're not overpowering at all.


Neel Nivvrit
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These cherry walnut squares are the perfect dessert for a summer party. They're light and refreshing, and the cherry walnut filling is so delicious.


User Id
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I made these cherry walnut squares for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and they sold out in minutes.


Talal Khan
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These cherry walnut squares are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The walnuts add a nice crunch and the cherries are perfectly tart.


Niamul Pinto
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cherry walnut squares turned out perfect. They're so addictive, I can't stop eating them!


Adam Agaba
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These cherry walnut squares are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and everyone will love them.


Ellamae LB
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I'm not a huge fan of cherry walnut squares, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was really impressed! They're so moist and flavorful.


ayobami ogunkoya
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These cherry walnut squares are a great way to use up leftover cherries. They're also a great snack or dessert to have on hand.


Dominik Daysia
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I love how versatile these cherry walnut squares are. I've made them with different types of nuts and fruits, and they're always delicious.


Life Hack
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These cherry walnut squares are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make, look impressive, and taste amazing.


Shkhx Haris
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I was a bit skeptical about how these would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're so delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.


Joram Mukisa
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I've made these cherry walnut squares several times now and they always come out perfect. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Daniel Sparkling
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These cherry walnut squares were a huge hit at my last potluck! They're so easy to make and everyone loved them.