Cherry Squares Recipe

Name: Cherry Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter or margarine, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 1 egg yolk; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1 egg white; 1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 (10-ounce) jar red maraschino cherries, drained and chopped; 1/2 cup chopped pecans or almonds

Servings: persons

1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 egg yolk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 egg white
1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (10-ounce) jar red maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
1/2 cup chopped pecans or almonds

1
Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add egg and egg yolk, beating just until yellow disappears.
2
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, beating well. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and almond extract. Spread in a greased 13- x 9-inch pan; set aside.
3
Beat egg white at high speed with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Gradually add brown sugar, beating until smooth; stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Fold in cherries and pecans; spread over batter.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool and cut into squares.

1359

kcal

Calories

Fat

183

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter or margarine, softened, 1 cup sugar, 1 large egg, 1 egg yolk, 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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