Cherry Walnut Bars

Cherry Walnut Bars

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

Yield:
4 dozen
Servings:
24

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

Step 2
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.

Step 3
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.

Step 4
Bake 25 min. Cool.

Step 5
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 (per serving)

217
Calories
10g
Fat
30g
Carbs
2g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 217
% Daily Value *
Total Fat10g 13%
Saturated Fat6g 29%
Cholesterol36mg 12%
Sodium128mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate30g 11%
Dietary Fiber1g 3%
Total Sugars19g
Protein2g
Calcium23mg 2%
Iron1mg 4%
Potassium55mg 1%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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