MARASCHINO CHERRY BARS

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Pot lucks here I come! These yummy bars are a surefire party hit.

Provided by Gail Springsteen

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/4 c flour
1/2 c sugar
1 c softened butter
2 eggs
1 c brown sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp vanilla
12 oz maraschino cherries, drained (save the juice) and chopped
1/2 c chopped walnuts (optional)
1 Tbsp soft butter for frosting
1 c powdered sugar for frosting

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix flour, sugar, and butter until crumbly. Press into 9 x 13 pan. Bake for 20 minutes.
  • 2. Blend eggs, brown sugar, salt, baking powder, and vanilla. Stir in chopped cherries and nuts. Put on top of crust. Bake 25 minutes. Let cool.
  • 3. Frosting: Combine the 1 tablespoon soft butter 1 cup powdered sugar Add the saved cherry juice a little at a time until you get the right consistency to drizzle the frosting over the cooled bars.

Ali jan Ali
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These cherry bars are a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids love them. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time I make them.


Ajmotullah Ove
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I'm not a huge fan of maraschino cherries, but I really enjoyed these bars. The cherry flavor was subtle and not overpowering.


Jamon Colbert
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These cherry bars are a great way to use up leftover maraschino cherries. I always have a jar of them in my pantry and I'm always looking for new ways to use them.


Darius Patterson
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I love how easy it is to make these cherry bars. I can have them in the oven in less than 30 minutes. They're the perfect last-minute dessert.


Zee Shan
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These cherry bars are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. They're not too sweet, but they're not too tart either. They're just right.


Bibich Lezhar
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I love the way these cherry bars look. They're so festive and colorful. I always get compliments on them when I bring them to parties.


Adriana Cabarrocas
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These cherry bars are the perfect treat for any occasion. I've made them for parties, potlucks, and even just for a snack at home. They're always a hit.


Ryan Kriel
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I've never made maraschino cherry bars before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The bars turned out perfectly and they were a big hit with my family.


Andiswa Nobuhle
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These cherry bars are so addictive! I can't stop eating them. I love the combination of the sweet cherries and the buttery crust.


Mryashraj Rajput
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they were a huge hit. I sold out of them in no time. Everyone loved the cherry flavor and the gooey texture.


Luka Stojanovic
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These cherry bars are the perfect summer treat. They're light and refreshing, and the cherry flavor is just right. I love serving them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.


Niko Bozz187
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I'm not a baker, but these bars were so easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. I'll definitely be making them again.


Terrence Stephenson
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These bars are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love how versatile they are - you can add different nuts or dried fruits to change up the flavor.


Wycliffe Mugoywa
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I was a little skeptical about making these bars because I'm not a huge fan of maraschino cherries, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were really delicious and the cherry flavor wasn't overpowering.


Immaculata Hadjor
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I've made these bars several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Kapanda Geofrey
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These cherry bars were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.