Fruit Cocktail Squares Recipe

Name: Fruit Cocktail Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) can fruit cocktail; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1/3 cup white sugar; 1 egg; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice; 1/2 cup flaked coconut; 1/4 cup maraschino cherries, chopped

Servings: persons

1 (8 ounce) can fruit cocktail
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup white sugar
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/4 cup maraschino cherries, chopped

1
Drain the fruit cocktail and reserve 1/3 cup of the syrup. Add the 1 tablespoon maraschino cherry syrup to the reserved fruit cocktail syrup. Chop the drained fruit, and set it aside.
2
Stir together in a bowl the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3
In a large bowl, cream together the butter or margarine and sugar. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
4
Add the flour mixture, alternating with the syrups, to the creamed mixture. Mix well. Stir in the chopped fruit, the coconut and the cherries.
5
Spread dough into a greased 9 inch square pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool. Sprinkle sifted confectioners' sugar over the top if desired. Cut into squares.

340

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 ounce) can fruit cocktail, 1/4 cup butter, softened, 1/3 cup white sugar, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Fruit Cocktail 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.

Fruit Cocktail Squares

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