Gooey Cherry Bars Recipe

Name: Gooey Cherry Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup white sugar; 3/4 cup butter, softened; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and juice reserved; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons butter

Servings: persons

2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup white sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and juice reserved
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2
In a medium bowl, mix flour, white sugar and 3/4 cup butter until crumbly. Press into prepared pan.
3
Bake in preheated oven 12 to 15 minutes, until light brown.
4
In a food processor, combine eggs, brown sugar, vanilla and baking powder and process until smooth. Pour in cherries and walnuts and pulse until just chopped and incorporated, but not pulverized. Pour over crust.
5
Bake 25 minutes, until center is set.
6
To frost, cream together confectioners' sugar with 2 tablespoons butter and 4 tablespoons cherry juice until fluffy. Frost cooled dessert and cut into bars.

1538

kcal

Calories

Fat

253

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup white sugar, 3/4 cup butter, softened, 2 eggs, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Gooey Cherry 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.

Gooey Cherry Bars

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