MARASCHINO CHERRY SHORTBREAD BARS

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Shortbread-based square with maraschino cherries and sweetened condensed milk.

Provided by RISKYMINOTAUR

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter
¼ cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups shredded coconut
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
⅓ cup chopped red maraschino cherries
⅓ cup chopped green maraschino cherries
⅓ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup golden raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
  • Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Blend in flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pat dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine shredded coconut, condensed milk, red and green maraschino cherries, walnuts, and raisins in a bowl; spread evenly on top of cooked shortbread.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 35 minutes more. Let cool completely before slicing into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 38.8 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 116.8 mg, Sugar 20.7 g

Gerardo Castellanos
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I'm not a huge fan of shortbread, but I really enjoyed these bars. The cherries add a nice sweetness and the shortbread is nice and crumbly.


Nancy Wambui
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These bars are delicious! The shortbread is buttery and the cherries add a nice tartness. I love that they're so easy to make.


Ahmed Ishfaq
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit with my family and friends. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


G W R 24
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These bars are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love to make them for potlucks and parties.


mohammed zahoor
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I made these bars for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


LaDawn Knight
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These bars are the perfect dessert for a special occasion. They're elegant and delicious.


Matt Penland
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I'm not a fan of maraschino cherries, but I really enjoyed these bars. The cherries add a nice tartness that balances out the sweetness of the shortbread.


Sayyed Dev
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These bars are so delicious! I love the way the cherries and the shortbread complement each other.


Elton Amos
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I've never made shortbread before, but these bars were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to make them again.


Kidus Bruk
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These bars are the perfect dessert for a summer party. They're light and refreshing, and they're always a hit with my guests.


Mary Schultz
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I'm not a huge fan of cherries, but I really enjoyed these bars. The shortbread is so buttery and delicious.


Nasrullah Gujjar
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These shortbread bars are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


RealTalk Ron
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Michael Maverick
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. I love the chewy texture of the shortbread and the pop of flavor from the cherries.


Ebony Seaton
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I love how easy these bars are to make. I can whip them up in no time.


Tahseen N Rahim a
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These shortbread bars are so good! The cherries add a nice tartness that balances out the sweetness of the shortbread.


R H Rahad
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Juliet Ankah
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These shortbread bars were a hit at my party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the combination of the sweet cherries and the buttery shortbread.