Maraschino Cherry Bars

By ukiahgal67

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 c flour
• 1/2 c sugar
• 1 c softened butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 c brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 12 oz maraschino cherries, drained (save the juice) and chopped
• 1/2 c chopped walnuts (optional)
• 1 Tbsp soft butter for frosting
• 1 c powdered sugar for frosting

Preparation

Step 1

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix flour, sugar, and butter until crumbly.
Press into 9 x 13 pan.
Bake for 20 minutes.

2
Blend eggs, brown sugar, salt, baking powder, and vanilla.
Stir in chopped cherries and nuts.
Put on top of crust.
Bake 25 minutes.
Let cool.

3
Frosting:
Combine the
1 tablespoon soft butter
1 cup powdered sugar

Add the saved cherry juice a little at a time until you get the right
consistency to drizzle the frosting over the cooled bars.