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Romance Bars

By: Jeri 
"Chewy bar cookies with coconut, walnuts and maraschino cherries. This recipe was passed on to me by my mother-in-law. They are a Christmas tradition in our family, but I think they're perfect for Valentine's Day."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (8)

What to Drink?
Wine Port
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Hot Non-Alcoholic Gingerbread Latte
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 32 bars
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
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  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries
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  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon boiling water
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). In a medium bowl, mix together 1 cup flour and 1 tablespoon white sugar. Stir in melted butter. Spread thinly over the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan.
  2. Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm. In a medium bowl, stir together the brown sugar , 2 tablespoons flour, and baking powder. Mix in the eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla until well blended. Stir in the walnuts, coconut and maraschino cherries. Pour the mixture over the prepared crust.
  3. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is light brown. Cool completely before frosting. To make the frosting, mix together 3 tablespoons butter and confectioners' sugar. Beat in water, milk, almond extract and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread over cooled bars. Let stand until firm, then slice into squares.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 131 | Total Fat: 6.6g | Cholesterol: 24mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2003 by MLOWERY   view full review
I did not like the icing - it was better without it.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2009 by MaryGina   view full review
These were delicious. We made them to go in a goodie box for grandparents for Valentines day...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2005 by TIMFAN   view full review
My family really liked these bars. The cherries made them a little different. I cut the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2004 by Cheryl   view full review
I made these at Christmas and added them to the platters of cookies I give to family and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2011 by Stir_Crazy   view full review
Thank you Jeri, just what I was looking for. I didn't bother with the frosting as they are...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2010 by smoorefun   view full review
Yummy!!!! I saved the juice from the cherries and made a glaze of powdered sugar and the juice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2006 by KATZ157   view full review
This is the best, sweetest treat I have ever had. The first year I used candied cherries by...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2006 by SUSANMUR   view full review
I made this for Valentines Day in a heart-shaped pan. Boy is this rich. I also added...

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