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.

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