Reviewed: Jun. 19, 2009

These are yummy. I used almost 3/4 cup cherries. as another reviewer suggested, I used almonds (did not have real cherries). Does anyone have an opinion, which is better- sour or sweet?? I rated it a 4 star- recipe did not state whether butter should be cold or soft, and it was not ready after baking 25 min. I baked it til golden brown with great results- a delicate, crispy layer on top-soft and chew in the middle. UPDATE: I tried it with fresh sweet cherries. The batter looked so wet-so I added 1/8-1/4 cup flour. A mistake! It came out too dense-like a heavy cake. Still a great recipe. Next time: It will be sour cherries- with no extra flour.

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Maureen

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Reviewed: Dec. 27, 2008

Very good, but I had to cook them longer than the recipe stated.

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cookinteacher

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Clayton, North Carolina, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 9, 2007

Different. Not too bad. Unsure if I will make again.

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nomoredrama31

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Home Town: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 23, 2006

This has been a bar I've made for years. My husband has to have it every Christmas. I too double the recipe. I also bake the crust for a 20 minutes. I found it works well to lower the temperatue of the oven to 325 degrees during the last ten minutes of baking. Then the edges don't get so brown. compared to the outside edges

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Vickie

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Reviewed: Mar. 28, 2006

This is much better with toasted slivered almonds instead of walnuts, and real cherries instead of maraschinos.

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CLEO22

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Reviewed: Feb. 17, 2006

Everyone enjoyed-nice to have something different to eat! Thanks for recipe!!

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TCSTEFFEY

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Ixonia, Wisconsin, USA

Living In: Canisteo, New York, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 12, 2006

Great bars, they received lots of good comments. Only thingid that the crust had a hard time staying together when taken out of the pan. Let it cool completely!!

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DAVIDIMM

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Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Living In: Birmingham, Alabama, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 4, 2005

Also one of my favorite childhood recipes. The only problem is that they go too quickly. I like to double to recipe and make it in a 13x9 inch pan.

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Reviewed: Jan. 20, 2004

My FAVORITE childhood recipe! If you like cherries, and you like coconut - guaranteed you'll think you died and went to heaven... Enjoy. I'd give it six stars if that were an option...

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Reviewed: Jan. 20, 2002

Excellent flavor! Bake the base for 15-20 minutes before adding the remaining ingredients. Bake until golden brown on top. Cool on wire rack. Cut with a sharp knife and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

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