CHERRY CHEWS

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A delicious square popular in our family during the holidays.

Provided by Laura

Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 18

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Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter
2 eggs
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and juice reserved
½ cup chopped pecans
6 tablespoons butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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.
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.
Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until light brown. Let cool before icing.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.9 calories, Carbohydrate 49.5 g, Cholesterol 33.3 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 208.2 mg, Sugar 38.7 g