Back Street Deli Door County Cherry Bars Recipe

directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter 8-inch square pan.

In bowl, combine 1 cup of the flour, the butter and powdered sugar. Beat until smooth. Pat into prepared pan with fingers. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine cherries with vanilla and toss. Set aside.

Beat eggs in bowl slightly. Gradually add sugar, beating until thick and light, 1 to 2 minutes.

In separate bowl, combine remaining 1/4 cup flour, the baking powder and salt. With spoon, stir dry ingredients into egg mixture until well blended. Stir in walnuts and marinated cherries.

Immediately spread top layer over bottom layer. Bake 25 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cool in pan on rack.

nutrition data

247 calories, 13 grams fat, 29 grams carbohydrates, 5 grams protein per serving. This recipe is low in sodium.

reviews & comments

Deb August 1, 2012

Do you drain the juice from the frozen cherries, after you thaw them? Or do you include the juice in the recipe?

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