MARASCHINO CHERRY SHORTBREAD BARS

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Shortbread-based square with maraschino cherries and sweetened condensed milk.

Provided by RISKYMINOTAUR

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter
¼ cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups shredded coconut
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
⅓ cup chopped red maraschino cherries
⅓ cup chopped green maraschino cherries
⅓ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup golden raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
  • Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Blend in flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pat dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine shredded coconut, condensed milk, red and green maraschino cherries, walnuts, and raisins in a bowl; spread evenly on top of cooked shortbread.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 35 minutes more. Let cool completely before slicing into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 38.8 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 116.8 mg, Sugar 20.7 g

Yu Lay
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These bars are so good, I'm going to make them again and again.


Quimmy Dorrah
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These bars are the perfect way to use up leftover maraschino cherries.


James Bfhfjf
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These bars are the perfect treat for a picnic. They're easy to transport and they hold up well in the heat.


Irena Jaksic
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I made these bars for my friends and they couldn't get enough of them.


Rubel Howlader Ariful Islam
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These bars are the perfect treat to bring to a potluck. They're always a hit.


Markela Davis
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I'm not usually a fan of maraschino cherries, but I loved them in these bars.


Robinson Ben
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These bars are so delicious, I could eat them every day.


Shail Ali
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These bars are the perfect size for a party. They're small enough that you can have a few without feeling guilty.


Zaka Ullah
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I love that these bars can be made ahead of time. They're the perfect make-and-take treat.


VYBZ TV
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These bars are so easy to make, even a beginner baker can do it.


harpreet marok
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. I love the way the maraschino cherries add a little bit of crunch.


Jaime Hernandez
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I made these bars for my kids and they loved them! They're the perfect after-school snack.


Ashley Rice
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These bars are the perfect treat for a summer party. They're light and refreshing.


Nelita Parungao
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I love the way the maraschino cherries add a pop of color to these bars. They're so pretty and they taste even better than they look.


Nurhusen Mohammed
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These bars are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I've made them several times and they're always a hit.


Ann Gatiba
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I made these bars for my family and they loved them! They're so delicious and they're gone in no time.


Peerbakhsh Baloch
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These bars are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Christo Chris Du Toit
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I love the combination of sweet and tart in these bars. The maraschino cherries add a nice pop of flavor.


Timothy Mutebi
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These maraschino cherry shortbread bars were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.