Maraschino Cherry Bars
Ingredients
- CRUST:
- 2 C. all-purpose flour
- 1/3 C. sugar
- 3/4 C. butter, softened
- FILLING:
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
- 1 C. brown sugar
- 1/3 C. flour
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 10 oz. jar maraschino cherries, drained (reserving juice)
- 1/2 C. chopped walnuts
- FROSTING:
- 2 Tbs. butter, softened
- 2 1/2 C. powdered sugar
- 3 to 4 Tbs. reserved cherry juice
- 2 to 3 Tbs. flaked coconut
Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees (lightly spoon flour into measuring C.; level off). In large bowl, combine first 3 ingredients; blend until crumbly. Press mixture into ungreased 13 x 9-inch pan. Bake 12 to 15 minutes until lightly browned. In bowl, combine all filling ingredients; mix well. Pour over crust Bake 20 to 25 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool. In small bowl, combine all frosting ingredients except coconut; beat until light and fluffy. Spread frosting over cooled bars, sprinkle with coconut.
Makes 3 to 4 dozen bars.
