Recipe of Cherry Scones Recipe With Frozen Cherries

Cherry Chews

Heat the oven to 425° f.

Recipe Summary Cherry Chews

A delicious square popular in our family during the holidays.

Ingredients | Cherry Scones Recipe With Frozen Cherries

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup rolled oats

1 cup packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup butter

2 eggs

1 cup packed brown sugar

½ teaspoon almond extract

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup flaked coconut

1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and juice reserved

½ cup chopped pecans

6 tablespoons butter, softened

4 cups confectioners' sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

In a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup flour, oats, 1 cup brown sugar, baking soda and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Rub in the 1/2 cup of butter until crumbly. Press into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan.

Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove and cool. Make the filling while the crust is baking. In a medium bowl, beat eggs, almond extract, 1 cup of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of flour, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt until smooth. Stir in the coconut, cherries and pecans. Spread over the pre-baked crust.

Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until light brown. Let cool before icing.

To make the icing, mix together the remaining 6 tablespoons butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add the reserved cherry juice until the desired consistency is reached. Drizzle over cooled bars before cutting into squares.

Info | Cherry Scones Recipe With Frozen Cherries

prep: 30 mins cook: 35 mins total: 1 hr 5 mins Servings: 24 Yield: 24 squares

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