GLUTEN FREE MARASCHINO CHERRY BARS

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I originally found this recipe in an old Pillsbury cookbook and made it for years during the holiday season. I didn't make it for a couple of years after going gluten free and finally converted it this year. It was a great success and I have my favorite back on the holiday cookie tray!

Provided by zepharum

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 2h

Yield 36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup cornstarch
1 cup almond meal
1/3 cup sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons rice flour
1 tablespoon tapioca starch
1 tablespoon potato starch
1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
10 ounces maraschino cherries, drained and chopped (reserve juice)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 1/2 cups icing sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3 -4 tablespoons reserved cherry juice
4 tablespoons flaked coconut (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Line a 9X13 pan with tinfoil.
  • In a large bowl, combine all crust ingredients. Mix until crumbly and well combined and press into bottom of ungreased foil lined pan.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly brown.
  • In a small bowl, combine all filling ingredients and mix well.
  • Pour over crust and bake for 25 - 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool.
  • Combine all frosting ingredients except coconut. Beat until fluffy and spread over cooled bars.
  • Sprinkle with coconut and cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.5, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 23.6, Sodium 86.4, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 19.1, Protein 1.1

Sujon Sheikh
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I will definitely be making these bars again.


Cyprian George
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These bars were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them.


Ultra Bollywood Movies
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Overall, I would recommend this recipe. It's easy to make and the bars are delicious.


speedy355grape
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The crust was a little dry, but the filling and frosting were delicious.


Mikiyas
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


tamanna kadir
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The cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch.


Dillisher Katuwal
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I loved the gooey cherry filling.


Aaron Young
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These bars were the perfect combination of tart and sweet.


Isabella Krusche
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I would give this recipe a 10/10!


Liline Paul
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Delicious!


Umar mumtaz
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These bars were easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


Amicable Tv
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The crust was a little dry, but the filling and frosting were delicious.


Jason1 Taytay
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These bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I would recommend using less sugar in the filling.


Ilyconview
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I love the combination of cherries and cream cheese. These bars were the perfect treat for a summer party.


Joshua Elwood
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These bars were easy to make and turned out beautifully. The crust was flaky and the filling was gooey and delicious.


Rony Ronymiya
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I'm not gluten-free, but I made these bars for a friend who is. They were so good that I didn't even miss the gluten!


Roxie Lennon
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These cherry bars were a hit! The gluten-free crust was easy to make and held together well. The cherry filling was tart and sweet, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch.