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Cherry Chews
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Prep Time:
30 minutes
Cook Time:
35 minutes
Total Time:
65 minutes
Family-favorite holiday squares.
Ingredients:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and juice reserved
  • 0.5 cup chopped pecans
  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions:
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Combine 1 cup flour, oats, 1 cup brown sugar, baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Use your hands to mix in 1/2 cup of butter until you get a crumbly texture. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Bake the pre-baked crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, almond extract, 1 cup of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt until the mixture is smooth. Fold in coconut, cherries, and pecans. Spread the filling over the crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes until golden brown, then allow to cool before adding icing.
  • Prepare the icing by blending the leftover 6 tablespoons of butter, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Slowly incorporate the saved cherry juice until it reaches the desired consistency. Pour over cooled bars before slicing into squares.

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