"My grandmother handed down the recipe for these gooey bars, which we all love. The candied cherries are a must. —Deborah Pennington, Decatur, Alabama..."
INGREDIENTS
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4 large eggs
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4 cups chopped pecans, divided
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1 cup butter, softened
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2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
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2 tablespoons vanilla extract
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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2-1/4 cups red candied cherries
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1-1/2 cups chopped candied pineapple
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1/2 cup chopped candied citron
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1/3 cup rum