CHERRY COCOA SHORTBREAD SQUARES

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Whenever there is a potluck at work or a family gathering, I'm asked to bring these delectable bars. I found the recipe years ago and have made it countless times since. -Bettie Martin, Oneida, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, softened plus 2 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
18 maraschino cherries, halved
GLAZE:
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
1-1/2 teaspoons butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup butter and sugar. Beat in flour and cocoa (mixture will be crumbly). Spread into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until surface is set. Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and remaining butter; beat in milk and vanilla until smooth. Spread over crust. Pat cherries dry with a paper towel; arrange over frosting and press down gently. , In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cherries. Refrigerate until glaze has hardened. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 34mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ugochukwu agaziem
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These shortbread squares are delicious! The crust is perfectly crispy and the cherry filling is sweet and tart. The cocoa powder adds a nice touch of chocolate flavor. I will definitely be making these again.


Nakautoga Tui
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I love these cherry cocoa shortbread squares! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of chocolate and cherry. The shortbread crust is flaky and buttery, and the cherry filling is sweet and tart. I will definitely be ma


Julia Locke
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These shortbread squares are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make and they taste amazing. The shortbread crust is flaky and buttery, and the cherry filling is sweet and tart. The cocoa powder adds a nice rich flavor. I would def


Zaffiro Prince
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These shortbread squares were a hit at my party! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The shortbread crust was perfectly crispy and the cherry filling was gooey and delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Samiul Islam
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I followed the recipe exactly and my shortbread squares turned out perfectly! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the cherry filling was sweet and tart. The cocoa powder added a nice touch of chocolate flavor. I will definitely be making these again


Divine Cosmas
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These shortbread squares were not what I expected. The crust was too crumbly and the cherry filling was too tart. The cocoa powder added a strange flavor that I didn't like. I would not recommend this recipe.


hiruni jayalath
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These shortbread squares were a bit dry, but the flavor was good. The crust was flaky and buttery, and the cherry filling was sweet and tart. The cocoa powder added a nice touch of chocolate flavor. I would recommend this recipe to someone who doesn'


Pauline Mwangi
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These shortbread squares were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. The crust was flaky and buttery, and the cherry filling was sweet and tart. The cocoa powder added a nice touch of chocolate flavor. I would recommend this recipe t


William Paul Cripps
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I love these cherry cocoa shortbread squares! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. The shortbread crust is flaky and buttery, and the cherry filling is sweet and tart. The cocoa powder adds a nice touch of chocolate flavor. I will definite


Meddie Meddie
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Delicious cherry cocoa shortbread squares!


Roxanna Eibeck
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Amazing!


Amna Rai
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These shortbread squares are so good! The crust is perfectly crispy and the cherry filling is sweet and tart. The cocoa powder adds a nice touch of chocolate flavor. I will definitely be making these again.


Malaya Patterson
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These cherry cocoa shortbread squares are a great dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make and they taste amazing. The shortbread crust is flaky and buttery, and the cherry filling is sweet and tart. The cocoa powder adds a nice rich flavor. I


MultiUrsula123
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I made these shortbread squares for my family and they loved them! The shortbread crust was flaky and buttery, and the cherry filling was sweet and tart. The cocoa powder added a nice touch of chocolate flavor. I will definitely be making these again


Shawon Kumar
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These shortbread squares were delicious! The crust was perfectly crispy and the cherry filling was sweet and tart. The cocoa powder added a nice rich flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Anu Manandhar
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These cherry cocoa shortbread squares are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the combination of chocolate and cherry. The shortbread crust is flaky and buttery, and the cherry filling is sweet and tart. I will definitely be making these a


Jody Melville
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I made these shortbread squares for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The shortbread was perfectly crispy and the cherry filling was gooey and delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Denis Desmond
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These cherry cocoa shortbread squares were a delightful treat! The shortbread crust was buttery and crumbly, while the cherry filling was sweet and tart. The cocoa powder added a rich chocolate flavor that complemented the cherries perfectly. I would