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christmas cherry bars

Christmas Cherry Bars: 5 Steps to Holiday Bliss


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious Christmas cherry bars with a buttery crust and sweet cherry filling.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup cherry preserves
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, butter, and sugar until crumbly.
  3. Press half of the mixture into a greased baking dish.
  4. Spread cherry preserves over the crust.
  5. Mix almond extract and nuts into the remaining crust mixture.
  6. Sprinkle the nut mixture over the cherry layer.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Cool before cutting into squares.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container.
  • Best served fresh but can be kept for up to a week.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: christmas cherry bars, dessert, holiday treats