Description
Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of Old Fashioned Cherry Bars, a delightful dessert that combines chewy, rich textures with the sweet burst of glacés cherries and a hint of coconut.
Ingredients
All-Purpose Flour
Icing Sugar
Unsalted Butter
Brown Sugar
Glacés Cherries
Eggs
Dried Coconut
Vanilla Extract
Chopped Pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour and icing sugar, stirring until just incorporated.
- Fold in the glacés cherries, dried coconut, and optional chopped pecans.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
For an extra flavor boost, consider adding a pinch of salt or a sprinkle of cinnamon to the mixture.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Old Fashioned Cherry Bars, dessert, cherries, baking, sweet treats