CHERRY WALNUT SQUARES

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I call these my "naughty but nice" bars. Packed with dried cherries, white chocolate chips and chopped walnuts, they're indulgent and oh-so-good! -Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
2-3/4 cups chopped walnuts, divided
1 cup dried cherries, chopped
2-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup white baking chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugars and extract until light and fluffy. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, cream and salt. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 4 minutes or until slightly thickened., Remove from the heat. Stir in 2-1/2 cups walnuts, cherries and vanilla; spread over crust. Bake 15-20 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with baking chips and remaining walnuts; lightly press into filling. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Douglas Welcome
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I love the combination of cherries and walnuts in these squares. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Quinetta Brown
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These squares are a delicious and festive treat for any occasion.


Md nayem Sheak
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I'm not a baker, but these squares were easy to make and they turned out great!


Jenny Obi
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These squares are perfect for a potluck or bake sale.


RT ARIF
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Overall, I thought the cherry walnut squares were good, but not great. I might try a different recipe next time.


Waqar Nasir
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing. I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my squares didn't turn out as expected.


Kassem Alsaqqaf
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The cherry walnut squares were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Eli Yang
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making these squares again.


Dianne Hall
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I've made these squares several times now and they're always perfect. I highly recommend them!


Marmeety M12
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I love that this recipe uses fresh cherries. It really makes a difference in the flavor.


Raju Kumar
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These squares are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


habil islam
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I'm not a huge fan of cherries, but these squares were surprisingly good. The walnuts and shortbread crust really balance out the tartness of the cherries.


Sk Rosul
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The cherry walnut squares were a hit at my party! Everyone raved about how delicious they were.


Arabirinmaria Arabirinmaria
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I tried this recipe and it turned out amazing! My family loved it.


Whing Panchito
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These cherry walnut squares are delightful! The combination of sweet cherries, crunchy walnuts, and buttery shortbread crust is simply irresistible.