CHERRY SHORTBREAD BARS
I got this delicious recipe for cherry shortbread bars from my mother-in-law.
Provided by Anya
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Cherry Dessert Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch pan with heavy aluminum foil.
- Mix flour, 1 cup butter, and white sugar together until mixture is crumbly. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- 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.
- Return to the oven and bake until set, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 37.7 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 127 mg, Sugar 20.9 g
SHORTBREAD CHERRY COOKIE BARS
I first made this recipe back in the 1960's when I was in 4-H. I don't know its origin (maybe Betty Crocker?) but it was always one people loved and was one of those "keepers" I have used for years.
Provided by Kathie Carr
Categories Cookies
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine ingredients for shortbread layer in a small bowl and cut together with a fork or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9 inch square baking pan. Bake this layer for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and cool.
- 2. Meanwhile combine eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt and then add this to egg mixture. Stir in nuts, coconut, and cherries. Spread this mixture over cooled crust. Bake for 20-25 minutes more or until firm. Cool completely before cutting.
CHOCOLATE CHERRY SHORTBREAD COOKIES
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories dessert
Time 1h55m
Yield 17 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, pink pepper and salt. Set aside.
- Place the butter and 1/3 cup sugar in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until light pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the egg yolks and beat for an additional minute. In two additions, add the flour mixture, beating on low speed until just combined between additions. Pulse in the dried cherries and chocolate chips.
- Place a piece of plastic wrap on a clean, dry surface. Transfer the cookie dough to the plastic wrap, form into a 2-inch-wide log, and wrap tightly. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Using a sharp, thin knife, cut the log into 1/3-inch-thick rounds. Set the cookies on an ungreased baking sheet, spaced 1 inch apart, and sprinkle evenly with the remaining 2 teaspoons sugar.
- Bake until just set, 25 minutes. Cool the cookies completely on the baking sheet before removing to a wire rack.
MARASCHINO CHERRY SHORTBREAD BARS
Shortbread-based square with maraschino cherries and sweetened condensed milk.
Provided by RISKYMINOTAUR
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Cherry Dessert Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
- Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Blend in flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pat dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine shredded coconut, condensed milk, red and green maraschino cherries, walnuts, and raisins in a bowl; spread evenly on top of cooked shortbread.
- Bake until golden brown, about 35 minutes more. Let cool completely before slicing into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 38.8 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 116.8 mg, Sugar 20.7 g
SHORTBREAD SQUARES
Here's a traditional shortbread recipe that's perfect with a cup of hot tea or coffee. It's a favorite during the holidays. -G. C. Mayhew, Grass Valley, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield about 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Combine flour and cornstarch; gradually add to creamed mixture. , Pat into an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Pierce several times with a fork. Bake at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until lightly browned. Cut while warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CHOCOLATE-COVERED CHERRY SHORTBREAD COOKIES
A wonderful change from the standard shortbread! Chocolate shortbread cookies with cherry bits and flavoring, dipped in chocolate. Store covered, in the refrigerator, or freeze for later.
Provided by KDL1221
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Cherry Dessert Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 54
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Finely chop 6 ounces baking chocolate and set aside.
- Combine flour, cold butter, 1/2 cup sugar, and cocoa powder in a large bowl; beat until mixture resembles small crumbs. Stir in chopped chocolate, maraschino cherries, and almond extract until well combined.
- Pour 2 tablespoons sugar into a shallow bowl. Form cookie dough into 1-inch balls and roll in the sugar until coated. Arrange cookies 1 inch apart on a cookie sheet. Use the bottom of a cup to flatten cookies to 1 1/2-inch rounds.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges are firm, about 10 minutes. Let cool on the cookie sheet for 2 minutes. Carefully transfer cookies to waxed paper; let cool completely, at least 1 hour.
- Heat remaining chocolate in a small pot, stirring occasionally, until melted. Add 1 tablespoon butter and milk; stir until mixture is melted and runs off a spoon with ease. Add another tablespoon of butter and milk if needed.
- Dip each cookie at least halfway into the melted chocolate mixture. Lay the dipped cookies back on the waxed paper. Let cool and harden for several hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 9.6 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 0.9 mg, Sugar 6 g
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