Cherry Walnut Bars

Name: Cherry Walnut Bars
Yield: 4 dozen
Ingredients: 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour; ½ cup white sugar; 1 cup butter, softened; 2 large eggs eggs; 1 cup packed brown sugar; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ cup chopped walnuts; ½ cup flaked coconut; 1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries; 1 teaspoon butter; 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Rating: 4.83 stars

30 Ratings
26 Reviews
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Bars with a shortbread-like base and topped with frosting and coconut.

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Recipe Summary

Servings:

Yield:

4 dozen

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

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Step 2

Mix together flour, white sugar and butter or margarine. Mix until crumbly. Press into a 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
Step 3

Beat eggs, sugar, salt, baking powder, and vanilla. Drain and chop cherries, reserving liquid. Stir chopped cherries, nuts, and coconut into egg mixture. Pour on top of crust.
Step 4

Bake 25 min. Cool.
Step 5

Combine 1 teaspoon butter and 1 cup confectioner's sugar with enough liquid from cherries until spreadable. Frost bars. Sprinkle with coconut when icing is set.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

217.3 calories; 2.3 g protein; 29.7 g carbohydrates; 36.3 mg cholesterol; 127.5 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (26)

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MACNCHEEZ

08/29/2002

This is a great cookie for Christmas. It makes alot like any bar cookie and the cherry glaze makes a beautiful presentation on the cookie tray. I like to put the glaze on while the bar arre just a little warm (cool about 25 minutes) that way the glaze really sinks in don't worry it will setup as it continues to cool. Also finish off with a sprinkling of mini-choco chips. Read More

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30 Ratings

5 star values: 25
4 star values: 5
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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MACNCHEEZ

08/29/2002

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Amy Bowyer McComb

01/03/2011

I used pecans instead of walnuts because I just like the taste better. The larger jar of maraschino cherries worked great. As for the icing. I used 2 Tablespoons of butter and 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar with the cherry juice. My mom introduced me to this recipe with the changes. This is positively one of the most delicious desserts I have had. We can't stop eating them. HELP!:) Read More

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E J Dietz

12/27/2010

Excellent bar cookie. Love the taste of the shortbread base combined with the cherry flavor. Family and friends loved this. It's a great holiday cookie! I've even made it for a Valentine's day party. Read More

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Yoly

04/09/2017

Unbelievably delicious! I do not care for maraschino cherries and made this recipe only because of the five-star reviews. I actually loved the jarred cherries in these bars! I did not change or alter anything. This recipe is perfect just the way it is written. I will be making these over and over again. Wonderful recipe. Read More

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chudson1

11/04/2011

These bars are fabulous! My mother used to make a recipe from the 1950s very much like this called Surprise Supreme. I put a thick butter icing on them instead of the cherry glaze! They bring back great memories - I'm in my 50s now - and still enjoy them!! Read More

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ANGCHICK

12/16/2012

These are delicious. I used hazelnuts instead of the walnuts because that is what I had and I added more cherries. It didn't look like there would be enough frosting so I added more of the cherry juice to make it thin enough to drizzle then sprinkled the top with more coconut. Read More

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Carrie

12/20/2013

Great cookie bar for Christmas. Read More

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firstrate42

08/26/2012

Wow these were very yummy and I don't like cherries! I felt that the frosting was not enough so I tripled the ingredients and used a tablespoon of butter instead of a teaspoon. Read More

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KeeGee

11/27/2017

Followed the recipe for my first try except I skipped the frosting since it seemed sweet enough as is. Very tasty. The given time was a bit much for my oven so it ended up with a crust a bit too crunchy. I expect a few minutes less would make it perfect. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Cherry Walnut Bars

Servings Per Recipe: 24
Calories: 217.3

% Daily Value *

protein: 5 %

carbohydrates: 10 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 3 %

sugars:

fat: 16 %

saturated fat: 28 %

cholesterol: 12 %

vitamin a iu: 5 %

niacin equivalents: 9 %

vitamin b6: 2 %

vitamin c:

folate: 7 %

calcium: 2 %

iron: 5 %

magnesium: 3 %

potassium: 2 %

sodium: 5 %

thiamin: 11 %

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*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.

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MACNCHEEZ

08/29/2002

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Amy Bowyer McComb

01/03/2011

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E J Dietz

12/27/2010

Excellent bar cookie. Love the taste of the shortbread base combined with the cherry flavor. Family and friends loved this. It's a great holiday cookie! I've even made it for a Valentine's day party.

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(7)

Yoly

04/09/2017

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chudson1

11/04/2011

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ANGCHICK

12/16/2012

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Carrie

12/20/2013

Great cookie bar for Christmas.

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firstrate42

08/26/2012

Wow these were very yummy and I don't like cherries! I felt that the frosting was not enough so I tripled the ingredients and used a tablespoon of butter instead of a teaspoon.

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KeeGee

11/27/2017

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