maraschino cherry-walnut bars
I usually make this recipe for Christmas (using the green cherries) & for Valentine's Day (using the red cherries). These are real easy to make & very delicious.
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prep time
45 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Bake
yield
48 serving(s)
Ingredients
- cup 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- cup 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- cup 1 cup butter
- - 3 eggs
- cup 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- teaspoon 3/4 teaspoon bakingpowder
- teaspoon 3/4 teaspoon salt
- teaspoon 3/4 teaspoon vanilla
- jar 1-6 ounce jar (red or green) maraschino cherries, drained & chopped (reserving 1/4 cup liquid)
- cup 1/2 - 1 cup chopped walnuts
- cup 2 cups powdered sugar
- tablespoon 2 -4 tablespoon butter, softened
How To Make maraschino cherry-walnut bars
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Step 1Lightly grease a 13x9x2- inch baking pan; set aside. In a large bowl, combine flour & granulated sugar, cut in 1 cup butter until crumbly. Press into prepared pan. Bake in a 350 degree F. oven for 20 minutes.
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Step 2Meanwhile, in a medium bowl stir together eggs, brown sugar, baking powder, salt & vanilla. Add cherries & nuts, Spread on top of baked crust. Bake 25 minutes more. Cool on wire rack.
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Step 3Combine powdered sugar, tablespoons butter & enough of reserved cherry liquid (3-4 tablesoons) to make icing of spreading consistency. Spread or pipe over cooled bars.
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