Walnut Cherry Bars
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Description
This recipe was passed on to me from my sister. It's a perfect holiday treat for Christmas or Easter. Frost with your favorite confectioners' sugar icing. Sprinkle with additional chopped nuts if desired. These freeze well.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter, at room temperature
- ½ cup white sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups light brown sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- ½ cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
Directions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan with aluminum foil.
- 2. 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.
- 3. Bake in the preheated oven until crust is lightly golden, about 12 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
- 4. 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.
- 5. 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.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 1 10x15-inch jelly roll pan
calories: 217.5 kcal
carbohydrates: 27.7 g
protein: 2.8 g
saturated fat: 5.2 g
cholesterol: 41.8 mg
sodium: 121 mg
fiber: 0.7 g
sugar: 17 g