Merry Cherry Bars Recipe
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Merry Cherry Bars

By: AMYMCGS 
"It just wouldn't be Christmas at my house without these special bar cookies- so pretty using red and green maraschino cherries and candy coated chocolates."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (12)

What to Drink?
Wine Port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Gingerbread Latte
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 3 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup chopped red and green candied cherries
  • 1/2 cup crushed candy coated milk chocolates
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  • 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
  • 5 teaspoons warm water

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and almond extract. Combine the flour and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until well blended. Mix in 1/2 cup of the cherries. Press the dough into an ungreased 9x13 inch baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining cherries and crushed candies. Press in lightly.
  3. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are lightly browned. Cool completely in the pan before icing. To make the icing, mix together the confectioners' sugar and water until a drizzling consistency is reached.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 131 | Total Fat: 5.9g | Cholesterol: 20mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2003 by ILENE M   view full review
This is one of our all time favorites. Tastes like a shortbread cookie. Helpful Tip: I keep...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2003 by ASMITH1012   view full review
Make this recipe in a 10x15 inch pan and cook for 25 - 30 minutes, and it turns out very well....
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2002 by CREAGER   view full review
This was a holiday mess! They were over done on the other edges, and underdone in the middle.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2008 by LMARGARET   view full review
I got this recipe from my mother-in-law. She uses red cherries only, does not chop the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2005 by trixiecei   view full review
What a simple, tasty treat! The only bad thing was that it took forever to bake at the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2009 by Maiden   view full review
Had my son pick out the red and green coloured mini 'chocolates' while I prepared the dough....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2005 by SNOOKSROGERS Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This short-bread type bar is excellent. It's hard to really describe - but it's great. I took...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2003 by HAKEYMEN   view full review
A definite do-over and very pretty too! I followed the directions exactly and I did not have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2008 by carolb   view full review
I've made this the past several christmasses and they are a hit. Not to mention, they look so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2005 by Becca   view full review
It just is not the holidays without these yummy cookie bars. A family friend has been making...

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