Best Christmas Cherry Nut Bars Recipes

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JEWEL NUT BARS



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These colorful bars, with the eye-catching appeal of candied cherries and the crunchy goodness of mixed nuts, are certain to become a holiday favorite year after year. I get lots of compliments on the rich, chewy crust and the combination of sweet and salty flavors.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup packed brown sugar, divided
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups mixed nuts
1-1/2 cups green and red candied cherries, halved
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix flour and 1/3 cup brown sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into a lightly greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 15 minutes. , In a large bowl, whisk together egg and salt; stir in remaining brown sugar. Stir in nuts, cherries and chocolate chips. Spoon evenly over crust., Bake until topping is set, 20-25 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

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COCONUT CHERRY BARS



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Take a break from chocolate and make these cheery cherry bars.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
2 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 8- or 9-inch square pan.
  • In medium bowl, mix 1 cup flour, the butter and powdered sugar with spoon until flour is moistened. Press mixture in pan. Bake 10 minutes.
  • In medium bowl, beat eggs. Stir in remaining ingredients. Spread over baked layer.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 5 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 55 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

CHERRY WALNUT BARS



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Post holiday cheer with these nutty little fruit bars that travel extremely well. Since our cookie-loving son joined the Air Force, I've shipped them as far away as England and Italy.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup cold butter, cubed
2 large eggs
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 jar (6 ounces) maraschino cherries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
ICING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pat into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until edges are lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the eggs, brown sugar, salt, baking powder and vanilla. Drain cherries, reserving 2 tablespoons juice; set juice aside. Chop cherries; add to brown sugar mixture. Stir in walnuts. Pour over crust and spread evenly. Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until set. Cool completely on a wire rack., For icing, combine confectioners' sugar and butter in a bowl. Add enough reserved cherry juice to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over bars. Sprinkle with coconut if desired.

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MARASCHINO CHERRY BARS



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Pot lucks here I come! These yummy bars are a surefire party hit.

Provided by Gail Springsteen

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/4 c flour
1/2 c sugar
1 c softened butter
2 eggs
1 c brown sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp vanilla
12 oz maraschino cherries, drained (save the juice) and chopped
1/2 c chopped walnuts (optional)
1 Tbsp soft butter for frosting
1 c powdered sugar for frosting

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix flour, sugar, and butter until crumbly. Press into 9 x 13 pan. Bake for 20 minutes.
  • 2. Blend eggs, brown sugar, salt, baking powder, and vanilla. Stir in chopped cherries and nuts. Put on top of crust. Bake 25 minutes. Let cool.
  • 3. Frosting: Combine the 1 tablespoon soft butter 1 cup powdered sugar Add the saved cherry juice a little at a time until you get the right consistency to drizzle the frosting over the cooled bars.

CHERRY NUT JEWEL BARS



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This is a recipe picked up in the grocery store. I believe Chippits put out the booklet. I have it written in my little recipe book and our family love it at Christmas time, if it lasts that long!

Provided by Sharon in Ontario.

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 55m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup brown sugar, packed (divided in two)
3/4 cup butter
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups salted mixed nuts
1 1/2 cups candied cherries (green and red)
1 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Combine flour and 1/3 cup brown sugar.
  • Cut butter into mixture until it resembles course crumbs.
  • Press into uingreaded 13 x 9 inch baking pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 5 minute.
  • Beat eggs slightly in large bowl.
  • Stir in 2/3 cup brown sugar and salt.
  • Add nuts, cherries and chippits.
  • Toss to coat.
  • Spoon fruit mixture over baked layer.
  • Bake another 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.4, Fat 20.4, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 52.6, Sodium 251, Carbohydrate 32.8, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 20.9, Protein 4.8

CHERRY WALNUT BARS



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Bars with a shortbread-like base and topped with frosting and coconut.

Provided by Roxanne

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
1 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup flaked coconut
1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries
1 teaspoon butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Mix together flour, white sugar and butter or margarine. Mix until crumbly. Press into a 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Beat eggs, sugar, salt, baking powder, and vanilla. Drain and chop cherries, reserving liquid. Stir chopped cherries, nuts, and coconut into egg mixture. Pour on top of crust.
  • Bake 25 min. Cool.
  • Combine 1 teaspoon butter and 1 cup confectioner's sugar with enough liquid from cherries until spreadable. Frost bars. Sprinkle with coconut when icing is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 36.3 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 127.5 mg, Sugar 18.7 g

CHERRY NUT BARS



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From Land o' Lake. I think it is unique because of the marshmallows in it. You don't really taste them (in fact everyone surprised when I said they were in there) but they add a wonderful creamy note that compliment the cherries beautifully. The oats in the more traditional shortbread crust is an excellent addition also.

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups quick oats
1 1/4 cups butter, melted
1 1/2 cups sugar
21 ounces cherry pie filling
1/2 cup pecans, Chopped
1 cup mini marshmallows

Steps:

  • In large mixing bowl, mix flour, oats, sugar, pecans, baking soda and butter.
  • Mix at low speed until crumbly.
  • Reserve 1 1/2 cups of mixture for topping; press remainder into bottom of 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
  • Bake at 350°F 12-15 minutes.
  • Spoon pie filling evenly over crust.
  • Sprinkle marshmallows and remaining crumbs over top.
  • Return to oven 25 to 35 minutes more, or until topping is golden.
  • Cut into bars when cool.

CHRISTMAS CHERRY NUT BARS



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I USED TO MAKE THESE ALL THE TIME AT THE HOLIDAYS. EVERYONE LOVED THEM. HOPE U DO TO

Provided by Grace Camp @grace123

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 10

- 1 oblong pan sprayed with pam and preheat oven to 350
- 2 boxes cherry cake mix. and 2 boxes cherry [pink] pudding
- 1 tub red candied cherries sliced in 1/2
- 1 tub green candied cherries sliced in 1/2
- 1 tub green candied pineapples
- 1 tub red candied pineapple
- walnut 1/2s 2 tubs cream cheese frosting
- ingredients to make cake
- put a little less liquid in cake batter. cos if its thin everything will go to the bottom of cake.
- if batter is to thin add a little ""cake"" flour. a little at a time

Steps:

  • MAKE CAKE BATTER. ADD THE 2 BOXES OF PINK PUDDING[WALMARTS HAS IT] THEN SLOWLY INCORPERATE EACH INGREDIENT AND MIX WELL. AND POUR 1/2 WAY UP THE PAN OR IF REAL DEEP A LITTLE LESS THAN 1/2 WAY UP THE PAN
  • PLACE INTO PRE HEATED OVEN TIL TOOTHPIC COMES OUT CLEAN. THEN REMOVE FROM OVEN AND LET COOL COMPLETLY
  • WHILE CAKE IS IN OVEN SLICE THE CANDIED PINEAPPLE TO MAKE PINWHEELS. AND HAVE THE NUTS READY. WHEN COOL CUT INTO BARS. AN PLACE ON A PLATER
  • FROST EACH BAR SEPERATELY WITH THE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING. PLACE NUT FLAT SIDE DOWN IN MIDDLE OF EACH BAR
  • NOW TAKE THE SLICES OF CANDIED PINEAPPLES AND PLACE 1 GREEN, 1 RED, PINWHEEL STYLE AROUND NUT. I PUT IT THE FREEZER TO SET THE FROSTING ECT...... SERVE ON HOLIDAY PLATTER

CHERRY COCONUT BARS



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I came across these easy maraschino cherry bars while stationed at a Michigan Air Force base in 1964 and have been making the recipe ever since. My children don't think an event is special unless they are part of it. -Marguerite Emery, Orland, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
FILLING:
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup quartered maraschino cherries
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine flour and confectioners' sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a lightly greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack. , For filling, in a small bowl, combine the eggs, sugar and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to the egg mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts, cherries and coconut. Spread over crust. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until firm. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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