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Cherry Chews

Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines

Ingredients

  • For Crust:
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup brown sugar lightly packed
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • For Filling:
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup coconut
  • 1 cup well drained maraschino cherries quartered (reserve juice)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • For Frosting:
  • 1 1 /2 tablespoons soft butter
  • 1 cup confectioners sugar
  • 4 to 5 tablespoons cherry juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

  • For Crust:
  • Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Press into greased 9 by 13 pan and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
  • For Filling:
  • In a large bowl beat eggs, stir in brown sugar and almond extract.
  • Mix flour, baking powder and 1/2 tsp salt and stir into egg mixture.
  • Add coconut and cherries, stir until combined.
  • Spread mixture over prepared crust using an off set spatula.
  • Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes, until lightly brown.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool while preparing frosting.
  • For Frosting:
  • Combine all ingredients and stir until smooth and well blending, adding addition cherry juice for desired consistency.