Description
Festive Christmas cherry bars, perfect for holiday baking.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in egg and almond extract until dough forms.
- Fold in walnuts and cherries.
- Press dough into an ungreased 8×8 inch baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cherries are well-drained to prevent soggy bars.
- Adjust baking time based on your oven.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg