CHERRY CHEWS

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I have not tried this recipe. I'm posting this recipe for safe keeping. I found this recipe in From Babas' Kitchen To Ours. I do not plan to use the icing.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
2 cups brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, plus
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup maraschino cherry, well drained (reserve 2 tablespoons juice)
1/2 teaspoon almond extract, plus
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded coconut
2 eggs
1/2 cup pecan halves
2 cups sifted icing sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350.
  • Mix flour, rolled oats, 1 cup brown sugar, baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add 1/2 cup butter and mix until crumbly, first with a fork, then with fingers. Press mixture into a greased 9x13-inch pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Beat eggs, stir in remaining brown sugar and almond extract. Mix flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together, then stir into egg mixture. Add coconut and cherries and stir to blend. Pour over first mixture and spread evenly. Sprinkle with pecans. Return to oven and bake 25 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • Cool and ice with Cherry-Almond Icing. Cut in 1 1/2 x 3" squares, or bars.
  • Cherry Almond Icing:.
  • Blend remaining 3 tablespoons butter and icing sugar. Add reserved cherry juice and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, using enough juice to make the icing easy to spread. Stir until smooth.

Kizito Yahya
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These cherry chews are the best! They're soft and chewy, with just the right amount of sweetness. I love the combination of cherries and coconut. I'll definitely be making these again.


Katya Tsvetkov
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I've made these cherry chews several times now and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love that they're made with real cherries, too. These are definitely a keeper!


Alyssa James
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These cherry chews are amazing! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. They're so easy to make and they taste incredible. I'll definitely be making these again and again.


Keitumeste “Keitu_not_found” Gumede
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I wasn't sure how these cherry chews would turn out, but I'm so glad I tried them! They're delicious! The chews are soft and chewy, and the cherry flavor is perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.


Ben Ward
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These cherry chews are so good! They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart. I love that they're made with real cherries, too. I'll definitely be making these again.


Khan Kha
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I've been looking for a good cherry chew recipe for a while and this one is definitely it! The chews are soft and chewy, with just the right amount of sweetness. I also love the addition of nuts and coconut. These are definitely a keeper!


Fabian Smith
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These cherry chews are delicious! I made them for my family and they loved them. The chews are soft and chewy, and the cherry flavor is perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.


Tom Ryan Syntax
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I was a bit skeptical about making these cherry chews, but I'm so glad I did! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. The chews are soft and chewy, and the cherry flavor is perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.


Jamin Housego
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These cherry chews are the best! They're soft and chewy, with just the right amount of sweetness. I love the combination of cherries and coconut. I'll definitely be making these again.


Sanu Saddiqui
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I've made these cherry chews several times now and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love that they're made with real cherries, too. These are definitely a keeper!


Oha Favour
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These cherry chews are amazing! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. They're so easy to make and they taste incredible. I'll definitely be making these again and again.


Md Mahady
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I wasn't sure how these cherry chews would turn out, but I'm so glad I tried them! They're delicious! The chews are soft and chewy, and the cherry flavor is perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.


Brandon Sammons
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These cherry chews are so good! They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart. I love that they're made with real cherries, too. I'll definitely be making these again.


Diana Nambi
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I've been looking for a good cherry chew recipe for a while and this one is definitely it! The chews are soft and chewy, with just the right amount of sweetness. I also love the addition of nuts and coconut. These are definitely a keeper!


Ayesiga janef
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I made these cherry chews for a potluck and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.


The Cabbage Patch
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These cherry chews were a delightful treat! They were easy to make and turned out perfectly chewy and flavorful. I especially loved the combination of cherries and coconut. I'll definitely be making these again soon!