Frosted Cherry Nut Bars Recipe

Name: Frosted Cherry Nut Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup milk; 1 cup mixed nuts, coarsely chopped; 1 cup halved maraschino cherries; 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 1/4 cup butter; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1 cup mixed nuts, coarsely chopped
1 cup halved maraschino cherries
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk and mix well. Stir in nuts, cherries and chocolate chips.
2
Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 325u00b0 for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
3
Meanwhile, In a small heavy saucepan, cook butter over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. Pour into a large
4
bowl; beat in the confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla. Frost warm bars. Cool on a wire rack before cutting.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 2 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Frosted Cherry Nut Bars 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.

Frosted Cherry Nut Bars

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