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Frosted Cherry Nut Bars

Cherries, nuts and chocolate chips peek out of these bars, making them impossible for folks to stop at trying just one. With their pretty look, they're especially nice to have on hand during the holidays.

72 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1 cup mixed nuts, coarsely chopped
1 cup halved maraschino cherries
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add
eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in
vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed
mixture alternately with milk and mix well. Stir in nuts, cherries
and chocolate chips.
Spread into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at

2 of 2

Frosted Cherry Nut Bars (continued)

Directions (continued)

325° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Meanwhile, In a small heavy saucepan, cook butter over medium heat
for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. Pour into a large
bowl; beat in the confectioners’ sugar, milk and vanilla. Frost warm
bars. Cool on a wire rack before cutting.
Yield: about 6 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 85 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 63 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.