Cherry Squares Recipe

Name: Cherry Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup butter or margarine; 2 eggs; 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 cup flaked coconut; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon water

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
2 eggs
1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon water

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
In a medium bowl, stir together 1 1/4 cup flour and 1/3 cup brown sugar. Rub in 1/2 cup butter using your hands or a pastry blender. Press into an ungreased 9 inch square pan.
3
Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned at the edges. Set aside. In a medium bowl, beat eggs until light. Mix together the brown sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the eggs. Mix in the coconut, nuts, and cherries; spread the batter evenly over the baked crust.
4
Return to the oven, and bake for 25 minutes, or until brown. Set aside to cool. In a small bowl, mix the confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, vanilla, and water until smooth. Add more liquid if necessary to make a more spreadable mixture. Spread over cooled bars before cutting into squares.

1098

kcal

Calories

Fat

170

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter or margarine, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Cherry Squares 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 Squares

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