SHORTBREAD CHERRY COOKIE BARS

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I first made this recipe back in the 1960's when I was in 4-H. I don't know its origin (maybe Betty Crocker?) but it was always one people loved and was one of those "keepers" I have used for years.

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Cookies

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

SHORTBREAD LAYER:
1 c all purpose flour
1/4 c powdered sugar
1/2 c cold butter (no substitute)
TOPPING:
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
1 c sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 c chopped pecans
1/2 c flaked coconut
1/2 c maraschino cherries, drained and halved

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine ingredients for shortbread layer in a small bowl and cut together with a fork or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9 inch square baking pan. Bake this layer for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and cool.
  • 2. Meanwhile combine eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt and then add this to egg mixture. Stir in nuts, coconut, and cherries. Spread this mixture over cooled crust. Bake for 20-25 minutes more or until firm. Cool completely before cutting.

Bradley Genave
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These cookie bars are a great make-ahead dessert. You can store them in the refrigerator for up to a week.


ryan bishop
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I love how versatile these cookie bars are. You can add different fruits, nuts, or spices to change up the flavor.


Holy Llama
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These cookie bars are a great way to use up fresh cherries. They're also a delicious and easy-to-make treat.


Simba Chams
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I've made these cookie bars several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Laura Barrett
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These cookie bars are the perfect treat for a summer party. They're light and refreshing, and the cherries add a pop of flavor.


Erali Xudoyberdiyev
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I love the way these cookie bars look. They're so festive and colorful.


John Kimani
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These cookie bars are the perfect way to use up leftover cherries. I always have a few bags in my freezer, so I can make these cookie bars whenever I want.


GK Lanka
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I made these cookie bars for my family and they loved them. Even my picky kids ate them up!


Pre Tty
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These cookie bars are dangerously delicious. I can't stop eating them!


Dgdbjd Bhdhshd
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookie bars are now my go-to dessert for potlucks and parties.


Dipa Yadav
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These cookie bars are always a hit at my bake sales. They're so popular, I can barely keep them in stock!


Unique Unique
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I love how easy these cookie bars are to make. I always have the ingredients on hand, so I can whip up a batch whenever I'm craving something sweet.


Omar Mora
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These are the best cookie bars I've ever had. The shortbread crust is so flaky and the cherries are the perfect addition.


Sarah Letisha
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cookie bars came out amazing. They're so rich and decadent, I can't stop eating them!


Metse Malwale
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These cookie bars are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The buttery shortbread crust and the tangy cherries are a match made in heaven.


Nakabugo Halimah
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I'm not much of a baker, but even I could make these cookie bars. They turned out perfect!


Yousef Hazem
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These cherry-studded shortbread cookie bars were a huge hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and taste incredibly delicious.