Holiday Gift Bread Recipe

Name: Holiday Gift Bread
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese; 1 c. Parkay margarine; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla; 4 eggs; 2 1/4 c. sifted cake flour; 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 3/4 c. chopped maraschino cherries; 1/2 c. chopped pecans; 1 1/2 c. sifted confectioners sugar; 2 Tbsp. milk

Servings: persons

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 c. Parkay margarine
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
4 eggs
2 1/4 c. sifted cake flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 c. chopped maraschino cherries
1/2 c. chopped pecans
1 1/2 c. sifted confectioners sugar
2 Tbsp. milk

1
Combine softened cream cheese, margarine, sugar and vanilla, mixing until well blended.
2
Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
3
Gradually add 2 cups flour sifted with baking powder, mixing well after each addition.
4
Toss remaining flour with cherries and nuts; fold into batter.
5
Pour batter into greased and floured loaf pans.
6
Bake in a 325u00b0 oven for 60 to 80 minutes.
7
Cool 5 minutes; remove from pan.
8
Cool thoroughly.
9
Mix confectioners sugar and milk.
10
Glaze warm loaves.

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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: 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, 1 c. Parkay margarine, 1 1/2 c. sugar, 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla, and more.

Yes, Holiday Gift Bread falls under the Baking & Desserts 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.

Holiday Gift Bread

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