GLUTEN FREE MARASCHINO CHERRY BARS

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I originally found this recipe in an old Pillsbury cookbook and made it for years during the holiday season. I didn't make it for a couple of years after going gluten free and finally converted it this year. It was a great success and I have my favorite back on the holiday cookie tray!

Provided by zepharum

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 2h

Yield 36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup cornstarch
1 cup almond meal
1/3 cup sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons rice flour
1 tablespoon tapioca starch
1 tablespoon potato starch
1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
10 ounces maraschino cherries, drained and chopped (reserve juice)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 1/2 cups icing sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3 -4 tablespoons reserved cherry juice
4 tablespoons flaked coconut (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Line a 9X13 pan with tinfoil.
  • In a large bowl, combine all crust ingredients. Mix until crumbly and well combined and press into bottom of ungreased foil lined pan.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly brown.
  • In a small bowl, combine all filling ingredients and mix well.
  • Pour over crust and bake for 25 - 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool.
  • Combine all frosting ingredients except coconut. Beat until fluffy and spread over cooled bars.
  • Sprinkle with coconut and cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.5, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 23.6, Sodium 86.4, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 19.1, Protein 1.1

Kudzai Tsuro
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These cherry bars were delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was sweet and tart. I loved the addition of the almonds. I will definitely be making these again.


Razwan Malik
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These cherry bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. The crust was nice and flaky, and the filling was thick and gooey. I would recommend using less sugar in the filling next time.


Savage World
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I made these cherry bars for my family and they loved them! The crust was crispy and the filling was sweet and tart. I will definitely be making these again.


Constance Talu
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These cherry bars were so easy to make and they turned out so well! The crust was crispy and the filling was gooey and sweet. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy dessert.


Mvelo Ndlovu
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I made these cherry bars for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I especially liked the fact that they are gluten-free, so everyone could enjoy them.


A sad umar khan
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These cherry bars were so easy to make and they turned out so well! The crust was crispy and the filling was gooey and sweet. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy dessert.


Charity Ngona
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These cherry bars were delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was sweet and tart. I loved the addition of the almonds. I will definitely be making these again.


Mildred Nthatisi
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These cherry bars were a bit dry, but they still had a good flavor. The crust was nice and flaky, but the filling could have been more moist. I would recommend adding a little bit of milk or cream to the filling next time.


Bablu Zone
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I made these cherry bars for my family and they loved them! The crust was crispy and the filling was sweet and tart. I will definitely be making these again.


Agrata Shahi
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These cherry bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. The crust was nice and flaky, and the filling was thick and gooey. I would recommend using less sugar in the filling next time.


Pride Mawelele
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I love cherry bars and these were some of the best I've ever had. The crust was flaky and the filling was sweet and tart. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Tyler Sanchez
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These cherry bars were so easy to make and they turned out so well! The crust was crispy and the filling was gooey and sweet. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy dessert.


Esther Chiwara
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I'm not a huge fan of cherry desserts, but these bars were surprisingly delicious. The combination of the sweet cherries and the tart crust was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Dhurba Pd. Bhandari
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I made these cherry bars for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. I especially liked the fact that they are gluten-free, so everyone could enjoy them.


Sweets Brooke
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These cherry bars were a hit! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. The crust was flaky and buttery, and the cherry filling was sweet and tart. I will definitely be making these again.