Cherry Chews
Description
A delicious square popular in our family during the holidays.
Ingredients
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup rolled oats
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup butter
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2 eggs
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup flaked coconut
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1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and juice reserved
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1/2 cup chopped pecans
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6 tablespoons butter, softened
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4 cups confectioners' sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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In a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup flour, oats, 1 cup brown sugar, baking soda and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Rub in the 1/2 cup of butter until crumbly. Press into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan.
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Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove and cool. Make the filling while the crust is baking. In a medium bowl, beat eggs, almond extract, 1 cup of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of flour, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt until smooth. Stir in the coconut, cherries and pecans. Spread over the pre-baked crust.
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Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until light brown. Let cool before icing.
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To make the icing, mix together the remaining 6 tablespoons butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add the reserved cherry juice until the desired consistency is reached. Drizzle over cooled bars before cutting into squares.