Cherry Walnut Dream Bars
CRUST:
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. butter, softened (2 sticks)
Blend like pie dough until crumbly. Press into ungreased 10 1/2 x 15 1/2-inch baking pan. Bake 10-12 minutes at 325�.
FILLING:
2 1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
5 eggs, slightly beaten
2 c. chopped walnuts
1 (10 oz.) jar maraschino cherries, drained and chopped (reserve 2 TBS. juice)
1 tsp. vanilla
While crust is baking, combine dry ingredients. Stir in remaining ingredients. Pour over partially baked crust. Return to oven and bake 25-30 minutes at 325�. Let cool about 20 minutes.
GLAZE: (optional)
1 c. powdered sugar
2 TBS. reserved cherry juice
1/2 tsp. lemon juice.
Combine and spread over bars, while they're still warm.
Cool completely and cut in bars to serve.
Yield: 8 doz. 1-1/4 inch bars.