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Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Bars

Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Bars

Cost $8, save $5

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  • 55 Min
  • 16 Servings
  • $8

INGREDIENTS

  • Dough

    • 🧈 1 cup butter
    • 🍚 ¼ cup white sugar
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • Topping

    • 1 ½ cups shredded coconut
    • 🥫 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
    • 🍒 ⅓ cup chopped red maraschino cherries
    • ⅓ cup chopped green maraschino cherries
    • 🌰 ⅓ cup chopped walnuts
    • ¼ cup golden raisins

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking pan.

2

Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl using an electric mixer. Blend in the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3

Pat the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.

4

Bake the dough in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

5

While the dough bakes, mix shredded coconut, condensed milk, chopped red and green maraschino cherries, walnuts, and golden raisins in a bowl.

6

Spread the topping mixture evenly on the pre-baked shortbread.

7

Return the pan to the oven and bake for 35 minutes until golden brown.

8

Let the bars cool completely before slicing them into squares.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

343

Calories

  • 5
    Protein
  • 36
    Carbs
  • 21
    Fats

💡 Use room-temperature butter for smoother mixing.For a softer shortbread base, slightly reduce baking time during the initial bake.Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting to ensure clean edges.