Cherry Shortbread Bars
Description
Maraschino cherries and nuts amp up these cherry shortbread bars, making them a dessert that's sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup butter, softened
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1/2 cup white sugar
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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2 eggs
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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5 ounces maraschino cherries
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts
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1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
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1 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch pan with heavy aluminum foil.
2
Mix flour, 1 cup butter, and white sugar together until mixture is crumbly. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
4
Blend brown sugar, eggs, salt, baking powder, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Drain and chop cherries, reserving the liquid. Stir cherries and walnuts into the egg mixture. Place mixture on top of the baked crust.
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Return to the oven and bake until set, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
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Combine powdered sugar and 1 1/2 tablespoons butter with enough cherry liquid to spread easily. Frost cooled bars. Cut into squares after icing has set.