Best Crowd Pleaser Cherry Squares Recipes

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MERRY CHERRY SQUARES



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These are an old childhood favorite of mine. I had these each holiday, I think my aunt made them. They look festive too.

Provided by mommyoffour

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sugar
1 cup softened butter
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 egg
2 cups flour
3/4 cup coarsely chopped candied red cherries
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup coarsely chopped green candy covered plain chocolate candies
1 cup powdered sugar
5 -6 teaspoons warm water

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 300.
  • Mix sugar, butter, almond extreact and egg in a large bowl until well blended.
  • Stir in flour, 1/2 cup cherries, and salt.
  • Spread in ungreased 15 1/2 x 10 jelly roll pan.
  • Sprinkle on top the remaining cherries and the candies; press lightly.
  • Bake until edges are very light brown, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Cool completely.
  • Make glaze by mixing powdered sugar and water until smooth and of desired consistency.
  • Drizzle squares with glaze.

CHERRY BARS



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Whip up a pan of these festive bars in just 20 minutes with staple ingredients and cherry pie filling. Between the easy preparation and the pretty colors, they're destined to become a holiday classic. -Jane Kamp, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cans (21 ounces each) cherry pie filling
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar and salt until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. Gradually add flour., Spread 3 cups dough into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Spread with pie filling. Drop remaining dough by teaspoonfuls over filling. Bake 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, extracts and enough milk to reach desired consistency; drizzle over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHERRY SQUARES



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I got this recipe from my mother--she used to make it for club meetings and church functions when I was younger. Now my kids like it too! One thing to note--there is no baking soda or baking powder in this recipe--the beaten eggs make it rise.

Provided by kellib626

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups flour
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar; add eggs and beat until fluffy. Add all other ingredients except cherry pie filling and beat well. Spread batter into a 10 X 15 jelly roll pan that has been greased and floured or sprayed with cooking spray. Spread cherry pie filling on top of batter in spoonfuls making 4 rows the length of the pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 35-45 minutes. May sprinkle with powdered sugar or drizzle with powdered sugar icing when done baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.9, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 55.6, Sodium 70.8, Carbohydrate 27.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 12.6, Protein 2.3

CHERRY SQUARES



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Yummy yellow cake with individual cherry toppings - delicious! This has been a family pleaser for over 30 years.

Provided by Viki Anderson

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup butter
4 eggs, divided
2 cups flour, sifted
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Cream together sugar and butter; add eggs, one at a time.
  • Add flour and lemon juice; mix well.
  • Pour into a greased 9x13 baking pan.
  • Mark off squares with a butter knife.
  • Put 1 spoonful of cherry pie filling in the middle of each square.
  • Bake for 45 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and cool until warm.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar; serve warm with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.5, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 83.4, Sodium 106.2, Carbohydrate 41.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 19.4, Protein 3.5

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