Ingredients
Crust:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup butter, at room temperature
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½ cup white sugar
Filling:
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3 large eggs
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1 ½ cups light brown sugar
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 cup chopped walnuts
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½ cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan with aluminum foil.
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Mix 2 cups flour, butter, and white sugar together into a smooth dough in a large bowl. Press evenly into prepared pan to make crust.
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Bake in the preheated oven until crust is lightly golden, about 12 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
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Whisk eggs in a large bowl until fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add brown sugar, 1/4 cup flour, baking powder, and salt; mix well until smooth. Fold in walnuts and maraschino cherries. Spread filling over baked crust.
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Bake in the preheated oven until filling is set and golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove oven and allow to cool completely, 30 to 45 minutes.
Cook's Notes:
Substitute pecans for the walnuts if preferred.
Use an electric mixer to make the filling if preferred.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 218 | Calories |
| 11g | Fat |
| 28g | Carbs |
| 3g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 25 | |
| Calories 218 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 11g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat 5g | 26% |
| Cholesterol 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium 121mg | 5% |
| Total Carbohydrate 28g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
| Total Sugars 17g | |
| Protein 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium 29mg | 2% |
| Iron 1mg | 5% |
| Potassium 67mg | 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.
