HOMEMADE MERRY CHERRY BARS

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These festive bars are an especially nice treat during the holidays.-Joan Wood, Shelton, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup maraschino cherries, quartered

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and confectioners' sugar; cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pat into a greased 11x7-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool. , In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, baking powder and salt. Add eggs and vanilla. Fold in nuts, coconut and cherries; spread over crust. , Bake at 375° for 17-22 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 113mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Anis Jokhio
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I've made these cherry bars several times and they are always a hit! They are so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love the combination of the sweet cherry filling and the buttery crust. I highly recommend this recipe.


Benita Raii
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These cherry bars were a bit too dry for my taste. The crust was a little crumbly and the cherry filling was a bit too sweet. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. I won't be making these again.


Alhassan Bangura
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I made these cherry bars for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The recipe was easy to follow and the bars turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Kyle Xiong
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These cherry bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They are very easy to make and the crust is delicious. I would recommend using less sugar in the filling next time.


Ro Ha N
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I'm not a huge fan of cherry pie, but I loved these cherry bars! The crust is so good and the cherry filling is the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.


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These cherry bars were amazing! The crust was perfect and the cherry filling was sweet and tart. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Eric Mazzarese
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I made these cherry bars with my kids and we had a lot of fun. They were very easy to make and the bars turned out delicious! The crust was flaky and the cherry filling was sweet and tart. I will definitely be making these again.


Aziz Sajan
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These cherry bars were a bit too dry for my taste. The crust was a little crumbly and the cherry filling was a bit too sweet. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. I won't be making these again.


Olanrewaju Tunde
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I made these cherry bars for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The recipe was easy to follow and the bars turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


AAmir piko
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These cherry bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They are very easy to make and the crust is delicious. I would recommend using less sugar in the filling next time.


jude shantha
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these cherry bars easily. They turned out great! The crust was flaky and the cherry filling was sweet and tart. I will definitely be making these again.


Cells Hop
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These cherry bars were delicious! The crust was perfect and the cherry filling was sweet and tart. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Nox Beauty
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I made these cherry bars for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best cherry bars he's ever had. The crust was flaky and the cherry filling was sweet and tart. I will definitely be making these again.


y.d cole
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These cherry bars were a disappointment. The crust was dry and the cherry filling was too tart. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. I won't be making these again.


Flanela Kaumba
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I've made these cherry bars several times and they are always a hit! They are so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love the combination of the sweet cherry filling and the buttery crust. I highly recommend this recipe.


Muhammad Afrahim
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These cherry bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They are very easy to make and the crust is delicious. I would recommend using less sugar in the filling next time.


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I'm not a huge fan of cherry pie, but I loved these cherry bars! The crust is so good and the cherry filling is the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.


Cheynne Fainter
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I made these cherry bars for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The recipe was easy to follow and the bars turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Enrique Saunders
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These cherry bars are absolutely delightful! The crust is buttery and flaky, and the cherry filling is sweet and tart. I love the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making these again.