Cherry Chews Recipe

Name: Cherry Chews
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup rolled oats; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup butter; 2 eggs; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup flaked coconut; 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and juice reserved; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 6 tablespoons butter, softened; 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and juice reserved
1/2 cup chopped pecans
6 tablespoons butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
In a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup flour, oats, 1 cup brown sugar, baking soda and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Rub in the 1/2 cup of butter until crumbly. Press into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan.
3
Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove and cool. Make the filling while the crust is baking. In a medium bowl, beat eggs, almond extract, 1 cup of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of flour, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt until smooth. Stir in the coconut, cherries and pecans. Spread over the pre-baked crust.
4
Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until light brown. Let cool before icing.
5
To make the icing, mix together the remaining 6 tablespoons butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add the reserved cherry juice until the desired consistency is reached. Drizzle over cooled bars before cutting into squares.

1934

kcal

Calories

Fat

352

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup rolled oats, 1 cup packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Cherry Chews falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cherry Chews

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