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Cherry Squares Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1/2 c maraschino cherries, sliced
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 c flaked coconut
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  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 c sliced walnuts
  • 1 1/4 c all-purpose flour
  • 1 c confectioners' sugar
  • 1/3 c packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsps butter
  • 1 1/4 c packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 c butter or margarine
  • 2 eggs
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Directions
  • Step #1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Step #2 In a medium bowl, stir this together 1 1/4 c flour & 1/3 c brown sugar.
  • Step #3 Rub in 1/2 c butter using your hands or a pastry mixer.
  • Step #4 Press into an ungreased 9 inch square pan.
  • Step #5 Bake for 15 mins in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned at the edges.
  • Step #6 Set aside.
  • Step #7 In a medium bowl, beat eggs until light.
  • Step #8 Mix together the brown sugar, flour, baking powder, & salt; stir in theto the eggs.
  • Step #9 Mix in the coconut, nuts, & cherries; spread the batter evenly over the baked crust.
  • Step #10 Return to the oven, & bake for 25 mins, or until brown.
  • Step #11 Set aside to cool.
  • Step #12 In a small bowl, vanilla, 2 tbsps butter, mix the confectioners' sugar, & water until smooth.
  • Step #13 Add more liquid if necessary to make a more spreadable mixture.
  • Step #14 Spread over cooled bars before cutting into squares.
  • Step #15 .
  • Enjoy the Cherry Squares recipe

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