Christmas Cheer Cherry Bars
Christmas Cheer Cherry Bars have sweet and sour dried cherries studding these chewy bar cookies. This Christmas cookies recipe looks and tastes festive!
Celebrate With More Festive Recipe Ideas
If you enjoyed making our Christmas Cheer Cherry Bars, you'll love these other festive recipes to bring some holiday cheer to your kitchen! First up, try our Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies. These buttery shortbread cookies are filled with tart cranberries and zesty orange zest for a burst of flavor in every bite. They're perfect for enjoying with a cup of hot cocoa by the fireplace.
Next, whip up a batch of our Peppermint Bark Brownies. These rich and fudgy brownies are swirled with creamy white chocolate peppermint bark for a deliciously decadent treat. The combination of chocolate and peppermint is a classic holiday flavor that is sure to impress your friends and family at any Christmas gathering.
If you're looking for a warm and comforting dessert, give our Gingerbread Bread Pudding a try. This cozy dessert is made with chunks of gingerbread cake mixed with a spiced custard and baked until golden and bubbly. Serve it with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce for an extra special touch.
These recipes are sure to bring some Christmas cheer to your baking routine and delight your taste buds during the holiday season. Happy baking!
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 egg whites
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chocolate sundae topping
- 1/2 cup coconut
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
- 1/2 cup nuts, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9-inch cake pan.
- Prepare pastry by blending together the flour and salt.
- Cream together the brown sugar with the butter, egg yolks and vanilla. Blend in the dry ingredients.
- Press into the bottom of prepared pan.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- Prepare topping by beating the egg whites until they form stiff peaks.
- Blend in the all purpose flour, and sundae topping. Stir in the coconut, cherries and nuts.
- Spread over baked crust and return to oven and bake for an additional 18-20 minutes.
- Cool and cut into bars.
