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
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
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
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
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
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
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
This was an amazing recipe. As a caveat, I adjusted it by using fresh cherries because I had 2lbs of cherries that needed to be used. I doubled the cherry weight (8 oz) and adjusted the nuts to Hazelnuts because that is what I had on hand. I didn't add the icing either. But it was still amazing put together. I think I will adjust the sugar down by 1/4 cup in the topping, but I like desserts which are less sweet. I also made most of this in my food processor which made the whole thing faster. Read More
Really good and very easy. I put almost double the nuts (and I used pecans because I love pecans) and coconut. I also used the large jar of cherries. For the frosting, I did not use the butter, but I did make extra. Read More
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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.
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!:)
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.
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.
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!!
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.
This was an amazing recipe. As a caveat, I adjusted it by using fresh cherries because I had 2lbs of cherries that needed to be used. I doubled the cherry weight (8 oz) and adjusted the nuts to Hazelnuts because that is what I had on hand. I didn't add the icing either. But it was still amazing put together. I think I will adjust the sugar down by 1/4 cup in the topping, but I like desserts which are less sweet. I also made most of this in my food processor which made the whole thing faster.
Really good and very easy. I put almost double the nuts (and I used pecans because I love pecans) and coconut. I also used the large jar of cherries. For the frosting, I did not use the butter, but I did make extra.
