cherry chews

Name: Cherry Chews
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## CRUST; 1 cup(s) sifted all-purpose flour; 1 cup(s) rolled oats; 1 cup(s) brown sugar; 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 cup(s) softened butter; ## FILLING; 2 large eggs; 1 cup(s) brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) almond extract; 2 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 cup(s) shredded coconut; 16 ounce(s) maraschino cherries, halved; 1/2 cup(s) pecan halves; ## CHERRY ALMOND ICING; 3 tablespoon(s) softened butter; 2 cup(s) sifted icing sugar; 2 tablespoon(s) maraschino cherry juice; 1/4 teaspoon(s) almond extract

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Ann Klyza

San Diego, CA

Updated on Dec 27, 2024

This recipe is from my Aunt Isabelle Matchett. I have made this recipe every year for the past 25 years for my family. You'll love it!!

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Slightly nutty, slightly fruity, and perfectly sweet, these cherry chews are a great treat for any celebration. The cherries burst in your mouth while you chew. Then, you get bits of pecans and the sweetness of coconut. Smooth and creamy, the icing adds another layer of cherry flavor and sweetness.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 45 Min

cook time 35 Min

method Bake

yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

CRUST
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup softened butter
FILLING
2 large eggs
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded coconut
16 ounces maraschino cherries, halved
1/2 cup pecan halves
CHERRY ALMOND ICING
3 tablespoons softened butter
2 cups sifted icing sugar
2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

How To Make cherry chews

Step 1

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.

Step 2

Add butter.
Step 3

Mix until crumbly, first with a fork, then with fingers.
Step 4

Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 13X9X2 pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
Step 5

Beat eggs.
Step 6

Stir in brown sugar and almond extract.
Step 7

Mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 8

Gently stir into the egg mixture.
Step 9

Add coconut and cherries; stir to blend.
Step 10

Pour over the baked crust and spread evenly.
Step 11

Sprinkle with pecans.
Step 12

Return to oven and bake for 25 minutes until lightly brown.
Step 13

Remove from oven and let cool for 20 - 30 minutes.
Step 14

For the icing, blend butter and sugar.
Step 15

Add cherry juice and almond extract. Use enough juice to make the icing spreadable.
Step 16

Stir icing until smooth.
Step 17

Ice with the cherry almond icing.
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