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    Door County Cherry Bars


    Source of Recipe


    The Back Street Deli Door County

    List of Ingredients




    -1 1/4 cups flour (divided)
    -1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
    -3 tablespoons powdered sugar
    -1 cup frozen Door County Cherries (see note)
    -2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    -2 large eggs
    -2/3 cup sugar
    -1/2 teaspoon baking powder
    -1/4 teaspoon salt
    -3/4 cup chopped walnuts

    Recipe



    -Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    -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.
    -Makes about 12 servings.

    *Note: Do not thaw cherries. If Door County cherries are not available, frozen bing cherries can be substituted. Do not use canned cherries in this recipe.


 

 

 


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