FRUIT COCKTAIL SQUARES

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This is a fruity bar cookie, good for coconut and maraschino cherry fans.

Provided by Rosina

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (8 ounce) can fruit cocktail
¼ cup butter, softened
⅓ cup white sugar
1 egg
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice
½ cup flaked coconut
¼ cup maraschino cherries, chopped

Steps:

  • Drain the fruit cocktail and reserve 1/3 cup of the syrup. Add the 1 tablespoon maraschino cherry syrup to the reserved fruit cocktail syrup. Chop the drained fruit, and set it aside.
  • Stir together in a bowl the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter or margarine and sugar. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  • Add the flour mixture, alternating with the syrups, to the creamed mixture. Mix well. Stir in the chopped fruit, the coconut and the cherries.
  • Spread dough into a greased 9 inch square pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool. Sprinkle sifted confectioners' sugar over the top if desired. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 128.1 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

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These squares are amazing! They're so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of fruit and cream cheese.


Chung Mot
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I've made these squares several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Sandy Knott
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These squares are so easy to make and they're so delicious. I love the combination of fruit and cream cheese.


Amirhardz Qulity
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I made these squares for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious they were.


Family Umolu
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These squares are a great way to use up leftover fruit. I always have a few bananas or apples that need to be used up and these squares are the perfect solution.


mitchelle pinnock-troupe
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I love that these squares can be made ahead of time. They're perfect for busy weeknights or when I'm hosting a party.


Niyukuri Denis
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These squares are so versatile! I've made them with different fruits, nuts, and even chocolate chips. They're always delicious.


Stan Speakman
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I used a mix of fresh and frozen fruit in these squares and they turned out great. I think the frozen fruit helped to keep them moist.


Dark shadow gamer
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I'm not usually a big fan of fruit desserts, but these squares changed my mind. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Anthony Maguire
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These squares are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use any kind of fruit I have on hand.


Sk Raja Babu
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I added some chopped nuts to the batter and they turned out delicious! I'll definitely be making these again.


Mareil Valdez
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I love that this recipe uses fresh fruit. It makes the squares so flavorful and refreshing.


Myscha Bowles
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I've made these squares a few times now and they always turn out great. They're a perfect dessert for any occasion.


naeema seralina
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These fruit cocktail squares were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and everyone loved them.


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