Best 6 Cherry Christmas Slices Recipes

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Indulge in the festive spirit with our delectable Cherry Christmas Slices, a delightful treat that captures the essence of the holiday season. These charming two-layered slices feature a sweet cherry filling sandwiched between layers of buttery shortbread, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. The vibrant red cherries add a pop of color, while the coconut rough topping provides a delightful crunch. You'll also find an array of other enticing recipes, including scrumptious cherry amaretti slice, a cherry ripe chocolate slice that's perfect for chocolate lovers, a coconut cherry slice that combines the flavors of coconut and cherry with a hint of almond, and a cherry coconut slice that showcases the classic combination of cherries and coconut. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes are perfect for bakers of all skill levels.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHERRY BARS



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Whip up a pan of these festive bars in just 20 minutes with staple ingredients and cherry pie filling. Between the easy preparation and the pretty colors, they're destined to become a holiday classic. -Jane Kamp, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cans (21 ounces each) cherry pie filling
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar and salt until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. Gradually add flour., Spread 3 cups dough into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Spread with pie filling. Drop remaining dough by teaspoonfuls over filling. Bake 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, extracts and enough milk to reach desired consistency; drizzle over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MAKE-AHEAD CHERRY CHRISTMAS SLICES



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These are a cookie that I always make at Christmas time...they are great, cause you can freeze the cookie dough for 2 months, I usually make lots, so I always have the dough ready for when I need it....these taste so buttery and good.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 132 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened (no subsitutions)
1 cup icing sugar (confectioners)
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
2 cups red and green glazed cherries, halved
1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar.
  • Add the egg and vanilla; beat until fluffy.
  • Add the flour; mix well.
  • Stir in cherries and pecans.
  • Chill the dough for 1 hour.
  • Shape the dough into three 10-in rolls; wrap in plastic wrap, and place in a zip-lock freezer bag.
  • Freeze up to 2 months.
  • TO BAKE COOKIES: Remove the rolls from the freezer.
  • Cut rolls into 1/8-inch slices.
  • Place the cookies 1-inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 10-12 mins, or until the edges are golden brown (don't overbake).
  • Remove to wire racks; cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30.8, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 5.3, Sodium 10.5, Carbohydrate 2.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.9, Protein 0.4

CHERRY SLICES



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Make and share this Cherry Slices recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gingerbear

Categories     Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup unsalted butter
3 cups flour
4 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
powdered sugar
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 can cherry pie filling
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Cream butter thoroughly.
  • Add sugar and beat well.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, and vanilla.
  • Sift flour with baking powder and salt.
  • Add sifted dry ingredients gradually, beating well.
  • Spread on a large 11x17 inch greased pan, saving a little more than a cup of batter on the side.
  • Add almond extract to cherry pie filling, then spread filling to within half an inch from edge of pan.
  • Place remaining dough by spoonfuls over filling.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes.
  • When cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar.
  • Cut into slices or squares before serving.

CHERRY-COCONUT SLICES



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My mother got this recipe from a woman named Emmie Oddie, a well-known home economist in Canada who had a column in a farming newspaper. Oddie would test reader recipes in her own kitchen and write about it. These tasty sweets are so rich that you need only a small piece. -Judy Olson, Whitecourt, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 32 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups graham cracker crumbs
1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup unsweetened finely shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon maple flavoring
FROSTING:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix cracker crumbs, marshmallows, coconut and cherries; stir in condensed milk and flavoring. Press into a greased 8-in. square baking pan., For frosting, in a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter and milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl; cool until lukewarm, about 15 minutes. Stir in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over crumb mixture; refrigerate until set, about 1-1/2 hours., Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 82mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHERRY SLICE



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Make and share this Cherry Slice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Food_Lush

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

100 g melted butter
100 g crushed Marie biscuits (or plain sweet biscuits)
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1/3 cup caster sugar
1 cup self raising flour
1 can condensed milk
1 1/2 cups desiccated coconut
90 g sliced glace cherries
150 g chocolate
30 g Copha

Steps:

  • BASE: Grease and line a slice tin.
  • Mix all ingradients together in a bowl.
  • Place in tin.
  • Bake 15 minutes at 350.
  • Allow to cool.
  • MIDDLE: Mix all ingredients together and place on top of base.
  • Bake another 15 minutes at 350.
  • Allow to cool.
  • TOP: Melt all ingredients over stove and pour on top of slice.

CHERRY MICE



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Say cheese! Our sweet little mice are so cute, you'll want to take a picture. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons shortening
24 maraschino cherries with stems, well drained
24 milk chocolate kisses, unwrapped
48 almond slices

Steps:

  • In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Holding each cherry by the stem, dip into chocolate mixture. Place on a sheet of waxed paper; let stand until set., Reheat remaining chocolate; dip cherries again, then press onto the bottom of a chocolate kiss. For ears, place almond slices between cherry and kiss. Refrigerate until set.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use fresh or frozen cherries: Fresh cherries are best, but frozen cherries will also work well. If using frozen cherries, thaw them before using.
  • Pit the cherries: Use a cherry pitter to remove the pits from the cherries. This will make it easier to eat the slices.
  • Use a sharp knife: A sharp knife will help you get clean, even slices.
  • Chill the dough before baking: This will help the dough to hold its shape and prevent it from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Bake the slices until they are golden brown: This will ensure that the slices are cooked through.
  • Let the slices cool before serving: This will allow the slices to set and firm up.

Conclusion:

Cherry Christmas Slices are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for the holiday season. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your Cherry Christmas Slices turn out perfect every time.

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