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cherry bars

Recipe by
Charlene Stewart
Galion, OH

My mother always makes this during the holidays. With them coming upon us (seemingly quicker every year), I wanted to take the chance to share this recipe so others can enjoy it. With a shortbread-style crust, cherry and walnut filling, and coconut topping it, not only makes an amazing dessert, but can be easily "dressed up" for an attractive presentation.

yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For cherry bars

  • CRUST
  • 2 c
    flour
  • 1/3 c
    sugar
  • 3/4 c
    butter or margarine (softened)
  • FILLING
  • 2
    eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1 c
    brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/3 c
    flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1-10 oz jar
    maraschino cherries,drained,chopped; reserve juice & 6 cherries
  • 1/2 c
    walnuts, chopped (reserve some halves for decorating)
  • FROSTING
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter, softened
  • 2 1/2 c
    powdered sugar
  • 3-4 Tbsp
    reserved cherry juice
  • shredded coconut for decorating
  • walnut halves
  • reserved cherries, cut in half

How To Make cherry bars

  • 1
    Crust: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine crust ingredients until crumbly. Press into pan and bake 12-15 minutes until light brown.
  • 2
    Filling: Combine filling ingredients and pour over baked crust. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool. Frost.
  • 3
    Frosting: Combine butter, powdered sugar, and cherry juice. Spread frosting on baked filling and sprinkle with coconut, then use walnut halves and cherry halves to decorate top.

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