CHERRY ALMOND NANAIMO BARS

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Very rich bars - do not remain on a plate long. My son begs me to make these all the time but I usually save them for a special treat at Christmas.

Provided by laursy

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h45m

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg, beaten
1 cup coconut
1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons cherry juice
1 tablespoon almond extract
2 cups icing sugar, sifted
1/3 cup chopped maraschino cherry
1/2 semi-sweet chocolate baking square
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Bottom Layer: Cook butter, sugar, cocoa, vanilla and beaten egg in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to thicken. Remove from heat and stir in coconut, graham crumbs and almonds. Pat firmly into 9 x 13 pan. Chill for at least 1 hour.
  • Filling: Cream butter, cherry juice and almond extract. Gradually beat in icing sugar to make a smooth spreading consistency. Stir in cherries. Spread over the first layer in the pan. Chill until firm.
  • Top Layer: Heat chocolate and butter, stirring constantly until smoothly melted. Drizzle chocolate over filling. Chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.2, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 23.5, Sodium 92.3, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 11.7, Protein 1.5

Arslan Afzal
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Overall, these bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who loves cherry and almond flavors.


Kings Brown
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These bars were a bit dry, but they still had a good flavor. I think I would add a little more butter to the crust next time.


Jaime Castelan
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I'm not a fan of Nanaimo bars, but I thought I'd give these a try. I'm glad I did! They're delicious, and I love the cherry-almond combination.


Rakib Hossan
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These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the crust and filling next time.


Siriwardana lst
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I've made these bars several times now, and they're always perfect. They're a great way to use up leftover cherries.


oniel miller
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These bars are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


AliAlsharfinow Alsharfi
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Delicious!


Lazin Gurung
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Wow, these bars are amazing! I love the way the cherry and almond flavors work together. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Digvijay Bangar 0051
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I'm not a big fan of cherries, but I thought I'd give these bars a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The cherry filling is subtle and not too sweet, and the almond crust is the perfect complement.


Spencer Martinez
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These bars were a bit more work to make than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. They're so rich and decadent, and the cherry-almond combination is divine.


simbarashe Recreater
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my bars turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Moeen Ahmad
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the crust and filling next time.


Shahin Miah
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A delicious and unique twist on Nanaimo bars. The cherry filling is a great way to add some extra flavor and moisture.


Kushal Dhakal
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These bars were so easy to make, and they turned out beautifully. I love the way the cherry filling pairs with the almond crust.


Christance Owiti
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I'm not usually a fan of Nanaimo bars, but these were amazing! The cherry filling was tart and flavorful, and the almond crust was perfectly buttery and crumbly.


Muddasir Malik
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These Nanaimo bars were a hit at my last party! The cherry-almond combination was unique and delicious, and the bars were perfectly sweet and decadent.


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