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Tasty Christmas Cherry Bars Dessert

Delightful Tasty Christmas Cherry Bars Dessert for Everyone

This Tasty Christmas Cherry Bars Dessert is a festive treat perfect for the holiday season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Shortbread Base
  • 1 cup Butter Softened
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with brown sugar
Topping
  • 1 cup Dried Cherries Can substitute with cranberries or apricots
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips Can substitute with dark chocolate chips
  • Optional Add-ins (Pistachios or other nuts) Omit for nut-free alternatives

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 8x8 inch Baking Pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • hand mixer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and airy.
  3. Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour until just combined.
  4. Press the mixture evenly into the greased baking pan.
  5. Sprinkle dried cherries and white chocolate chips evenly over the shortbread base.
  6. Mix remaining flour with softened butter and sugar until crumbly; sprinkle over the toppings.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown, then let cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

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