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."

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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

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2003 by ILENE M 
This is one of our all time favorites. Tastes like a shortbread cookie. Helpful Tip: I keep... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2002 by CREAGER 
This was a holiday mess! They were over done on the other edges, and underdone in the middle. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2003 by ASMITH1012 
Make this recipe in a 10x15 inch pan and cook for 25 - 30 minutes, and it turns out very well.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2008 by LMARGARET 
I got this recipe from my mother-in-law. She uses red cherries only, does not chop the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2005 by trixiecei 
What a simple, tasty treat! The only bad thing was that it took forever to bake at the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2008 by carolb 
I've made this the past several christmasses and they are a hit. Not to mention, they look so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2005 by Becca 
It just is not the holidays without these yummy cookie bars. A family friend has been making... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2005 by SNOOKSROGERS Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
This short-bread type bar is excellent. It's hard to really describe - but it's great. I took... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2004 by SHANNONSPIVEY 
I made these for Xmas and I loved them. They were ugly but they tasted awesome. I think the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2003 by HAKEYMEN 
A definite do-over and very pretty too! I followed the directions exactly and I did not have... MORE

 
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