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.

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