MERRY CHERRY BARS

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These luscious bars, filled with cherries and almonds, really suit the Christmas season. I sometimes put a cup of coconut in a clean jar with a few drops of red food coloring. After a few shakes, I have tinted coconut to sprinkle on top.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup cold butter
FILLING:
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped almonds
1/2 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries, drained
CHERRY ICING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup cherry juice blend
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour and confectioners' sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine brown sugar and eggs; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to egg mixture. Stir in almonds and cherries. Spread over crust. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bars begin to pull away from sides of pan. Cool on a wire rack. In a small bowl, beat icing ingredients until smooth. Frost bars.

Nutrition Facts :

topu ataur
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These bars are amazing! I love the way the oat topping melts in my mouth.


Ruan Jacobs
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These bars are a new holiday tradition in my family.


Gideon Bobai
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These bars are so festive and delicious. I love the way the cherries and cranberries pop in my mouth.


Huncho Jnr
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I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Bipul Ray
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These bars are the perfect addition to any holiday party. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


Mahlatsi Spumelolo
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I love that these bars are so easy to make. I can always count on them turning out perfectly.


Suresh Tamanf
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The oat topping on these bars is amazing! It adds the perfect amount of crunch.


Soniadarius Hudson
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These bars are so good! I love the combination of cherries and cranberries.


Mj Khan
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I made these bars for my Christmas party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Richard Wani
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These bars are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


X_ANTHONY_X
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I'm not a big baker, but these bars were so easy to make. They turned out great and everyone loved them.


Oscar Canez
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These bars are always a hit with my friends and family. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.


Camila Aguirre
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I love these bars! They're so festive and delicious. I always make them for my holiday parties.


Mankirt Aulakh
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These bars were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly! I used fresh cherries and cranberries, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making these again soon.


Wayne Mash
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I made these bars for my family and they loved them! The crust was flaky and buttery, the filling was sweet and tart, and the oat topping added a nice crunchy texture. I will definitely be making these again.


Jayden Leon
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These Merry Cherry Bars were a hit at my holiday party! The combination of sweet cherries, tart cranberries, and crumbly oat topping was irresistible. I'll definitely be making these again next year.


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