Merry Cherry Squares Recipe

Name: Merry Cherry Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1 cup softened butter; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1 egg; 2 cups flour; 3/4 cup coarsely chopped candied red cherries; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup coarsely chopped green candy covered plain chocolate candies; GLAZE; 1 cup powdered sugar; 5 -6 teaspoons warm water

Servings: persons

1 cup sugar
1 cup softened butter
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 egg
2 cups flour
3/4 cup coarsely chopped candied red cherries
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup coarsely chopped green candy covered plain chocolate candies
GLAZE
1 cup powdered sugar
5 -6 teaspoons warm water

1
Heat oven to 300.
2
Mix sugar, butter, almond extreact and egg in a large bowl until well blended.
3
Stir in flour, 1/2 cup cherries, and salt.
4
Spread in ungreased 15 1/2 x 10 jelly roll pan.
5
Sprinkle on top the remaining cherries and the candies; press lightly.
6
Bake until edges are very light brown, 30 to 35 minutes.
7
Cool completely.
8
Make glaze by mixing powdered sugar and water until smooth and of desired consistency.
9
Drizzle squares with glaze.

1083

kcal

Calories

Fat

139

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 cup sugar, 1 cup softened butter, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Merry 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.

Merry Cherry Squares

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