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Cherry Cocoa Shortbread Squares Recipe

Cherry Cocoa Shortbread Squares Recipe

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Ingredients:

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10 tbsp butter, softened,divided ( no substitutes)
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp baking cocoa
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tbsp milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
18 maraschino cherries, halved
1 oz unsweetened chocolate
1 1/2 tsp butter

Directions:

In a mixing bowl, cream 1/2 c butter and sugar.
Beat in flour and cocoa (mixture will be crumbly).
Spread into a greased 9 square baking dish.
Bake at 350* for 15 minutes or until surface is set.
Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and remaining butter; beat in milk and vanilla until smooth.
Spread over crust.
Pat cherries dry with paper towel; arrange over frosting and press down gently.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth.
Drizzle over cherries.
Refrigerate until glaze has hardened.
Cut into squares.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	108.2 Kcal (453 kJ)
Calories from fat	34.72 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.86g	6%
Cholesterol	8.92mg	3%
Sodium	1.23mg	0%
Potassium	16.11mg	0%
Total Carbs	18.45g	6%
Sugars	14.72g	59%
Dietary Fiber	0.61g	2%
Protein	0.59g	1%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	4.3mg	0%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	406.59 Kcal (1702 kJ)
Calories from fat	130.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.5g	6%
Cholesterol	33.52mg	3%
Sodium	4.62mg	0%
Potassium	60.54mg	0%
Total Carbs	69.34g	6%
Sugars	55.33g	59%
Dietary Fiber	2.29g	2%
Protein	2.22g	1%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	1%
Iron	0.6mg	1%
Calcium	16.3mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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savory
bitter
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