Indulgent Maraschino Cherry Bars: The Ultimate Sweet Treat

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
1 9-inch pan

Ingredients

  • 1cupbutter

  • ¼cupwhite sugar

  • 2cupsall-purpose flour

  • 1 ½cupsshredded coconut

  • 1(14 ounce) cansweetened condensed milk

  • cupchopped red maraschino cherries

  • cupchopped green maraschino cherries

  • cupchopped walnuts

  • ¼cupgolden raisins

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.

  2. Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Blend in flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pat dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile, combine shredded coconut, condensed milk, red and green maraschino cherries, walnuts, and raisins in a bowl; spread evenly on top of cooked shortbread.

  5. Bake until golden brown, about 35 minutes more. Let cool completely before slicing into bars.

Cook’s Note:

Almonds can be used in place of walnuts, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe16
Calories343
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
21g
27%
Saturated Fat
14g
69%
Cholesterol
39mg
13%
Sodium
117mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate
36g
13%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Total Sugars
21g
Protein
5g
9%
Vitamin C
1mg
1%
Calcium
82mg
6%
Iron
1mg
7%
Potassium
195mg
4%

* 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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