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Cherry Squares

By: Karen  
"This sumptuous layered bar cookie is iced with cherry frosting. Cut them small to make bite size morsels that melt in your mouth. You may want to double the frosting recipe."

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9x9 inch pan
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
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  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
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  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon water

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a medium bowl, stir together 1 1/4 cup flour and 1/3 cup brown sugar. Rub in 1/2 cup butter using your hands or a pastry blender. Press into an ungreased 9 inch square pan.
  3. Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned at the edges. Set aside. In a medium bowl, beat eggs until light. Mix together the brown sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the eggs. Mix in the coconut, nuts, and cherries; spread the batter evenly over the baked crust.
  4. Return to the oven, and bake for 25 minutes, or until brown. Set aside to cool. In a small bowl, mix the confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, vanilla, and water until smooth. Add more liquid if necessary to make a more spreadable mixture. Spread over cooled bars before cutting into squares.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 112 | Total Fat: 4.2g | Cholesterol: 20mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2006 by katy b. 
I often make tray bakes for sharing with colleagues when I have ingredients to use up. This... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2005 by JS 
What a great addition to any sweet tray. I add a little maraschino cherry juice instead of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2004 by Suneelady 
I made these yesterday and they are truly delicious and easy to make. Cutting them into bite... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2003 by HAMPS 
ok this looks and sounds good! but you said cherry frosting. the ingredients are confestioner... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2003 by KRISTEN L GORDEN 
With 7 kids at home, I make lots of cookies. I usually double every recipe. I doubled this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2008 by Mickey 
These bars were OK (WAY too sweet). I wasn't crazy about them.... I made a batch to take to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2007 by Julie 
Very good, but very sweet. I usually have a little trouble with the baking time, as the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2005 by Deidrea 
I made these cherry squares today and followed the recipe to the mark ( with the exception of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2004 by DOLORSE 
This was a wonderfully easy recipe anyone can do this... very delicious as well I just have to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2003 by JL8MP31 
These are sweet, tasty treats. It was not as "cherry" tasting as I would have liked, but it... MORE

 
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