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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