Cherry Squares Food

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CROWD-PLEASER CHERRY SQUARES



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This is my favourite bar-type cookie from Company's Coming! After you've tried it, you'll understand why.

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 36 squares

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
2 eggs
1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 cup medium grind coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup candied cherries or 1/2 cup maraschino cherry (at least)
1 cup icing sugar
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • FIRST LAYER: Crumble ingredients together well.
  • Press into ungreased 9 x 9 inch pan.
  • Bake in preheated 350F oven for 15 minutes.
  • SECOND LAYER: Beat eggs slightly; add remaining ingredients in the order listed.
  • If using maraschino cherries, drain well.
  • I prefer using candied cherries- at Christmas, I use a mixture of red& green.
  • Spread over first layer& return to oven for 25 minutes.
  • Let cool completely.
  • TOP LAYER: Beat ingredients in a small bowl, adding more water if necessary to make a more spreadable mixture.
  • This makes a minimum amount of icing to spread over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.8, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 20.2, Sodium 40.8, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 12.8, Protein 1.3

CHERRY SQUARES



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This sumptuous layered bar cookie is iced with cherry frosting. Cut them small to make bite size morsels that melt in your mouth. You may want to double the frosting recipe.

Provided by Karen

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup butter or margarine
2 eggs
1 ¼ cups packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup flaked coconut
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup maraschino cherries, chopped
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, stir together 1 1/4 cup flour and 1/3 cup brown sugar. Rub in 1/2 cup butter using your hands or a pastry blender. Press into an ungreased 9 inch square pan.
  • Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned at the edges. Set aside. In a medium bowl, beat eggs until light. Mix together the brown sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the eggs. Mix in the coconut, nuts, and cherries; spread the batter evenly over the baked crust.
  • Return to the oven, and bake for 25 minutes, or until brown. Set aside to cool. In a small bowl, mix the confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, vanilla, and water until smooth. Add more liquid if necessary to make a more spreadable mixture. Spread over cooled bars before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 18.8 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 50.2 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

CHERRY SQUARES



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Make and share this Cherry Squares recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shelby Jo

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup melted butter
1 3/4 cups sugar
4 eggs, one at a time
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
21 ounces cherry pie filling
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • Mix together all ingredients except the pie filling.
  • Reserve 1 1/2 cups batter.
  • Spread the rest of the batter in a jelly roll pan.
  • Spread 1 can of cherry pie filling over batter.
  • Spoon the reserved batter on top.
  • Bake 35 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Stir together the glaze ingredients. Drizzle over top of cherry squares while still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 58.2, Sodium 149.2, Carbohydrate 38.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 19.6, Protein 2.9

CHERRY SQUARES



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I got this recipe from my mother--she used to make it for club meetings and church functions when I was younger. Now my kids like it too! One thing to note--there is no baking soda or baking powder in this recipe--the beaten eggs make it rise.

Provided by kellib626

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups flour
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar; add eggs and beat until fluffy. Add all other ingredients except cherry pie filling and beat well. Spread batter into a 10 X 15 jelly roll pan that has been greased and floured or sprayed with cooking spray. Spread cherry pie filling on top of batter in spoonfuls making 4 rows the length of the pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 35-45 minutes. May sprinkle with powdered sugar or drizzle with powdered sugar icing when done baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.9, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 55.6, Sodium 70.8, Carbohydrate 27.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 12.6, Protein 2.3

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