Cherry Chews Recipe

Name: Cherry Chews
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: Bars; 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour; 1 cup rolled oats; 2 cups brown sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup butter, plus; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 cup maraschino cherry, well drained (reserve 2 tablespoons juice); 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, plus; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup shredded coconut; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup pecan halves; Cherry Almond Icing; 2 cups sifted icing sugar

Servings: persons

Bars
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
2 cups brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, plus
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup maraschino cherry, well drained (reserve 2 tablespoons juice)
1/2 teaspoon almond extract, plus
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded coconut
2 eggs
1/2 cup pecan halves
Cherry Almond Icing
2 cups sifted icing sugar

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["Heat oven to 350.", "Mix flour, rolled oats, 1 cup brown sugar, baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add 1/2 cup butter and mix until crumbly, first with a fork, then with fingers. Press mixture into a greased 9x13-inch pan. Bake for 10 minutes.", "Beat eggs, stir in remaining brown sugar and almond extract. Mix flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together, then stir into egg mixture. Add coconut and cherries and stir to blend. Pour over first mixture and spread evenly. Sprinkle with pecans. Return to oven and bake 25 minutes, or until lightly browned.", "Cool and ice with Cherry-Almond Icing. Cut in 1 1/2 x 3"" squares, or bars.", "Cherry Almond Icing:", "Blend remaining 3 tablespoons butter and icing sugar. Add reserved cherry juice and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, using enough juice to make the icing easy to spread. Stir until smooth."]

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Bars, 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour, 1 cup rolled oats, 2 cups brown sugar, 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.

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