Ingredients
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2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup butter, softened
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½ cup white sugar
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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2 eggs
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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5 ounces maraschino cherries
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½ cup chopped walnuts
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1 ½ cups powdered sugar
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1 ½ tablespoons butter, softened
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch pan with heavy aluminum foil.
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Mix flour, 1 cup butter, and white sugar together until mixture is crumbly. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
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Blend brown sugar, eggs, salt, baking powder, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Drain and chop cherries, reserving the liquid. Stir cherries and walnuts into the egg mixture. Place mixture on top of the baked crust.
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Return to the oven and bake until set, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
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Combine powdered sugar and 1 1/2 tablespoons butter with enough cherry liquid to spread easily. Frost cooled bars. Cut into squares after icing has set.
Cook's Note:
You can use any kind of nuts that you prefer.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 228 | Calories |
| 11g | Fat |
| 32g | Carbs |
| 2g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 24 | |
| Calories 228 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 11g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat 6g | 28% |
| Cholesterol 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium 127mg | 6% |
| Total Carbohydrate 32g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
| Total Sugars 21g | |
| Protein 2g | 4% |
| Calcium 23mg | 2% |
| Iron 1mg | 4% |
| Potassium 52mg | 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.
