Cherry Cocoa Shortbread Squares |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 36 |
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I made this because I wanted a dessert, but was in desperate need to go to the store. So, I began the search for a dessert with the ingredients I had, and found this. It is simply wonderful. It is now one of our favorites. Ingredients:
10 tablespoons butter, softened,divided (no substitutes) |
1/4 cup sugar |
1 cup all-purpose flour |
2 tablespoons baking cocoa |
2 cups confectioners' sugar |
2 tablespoons milk |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1/4 teaspoon real vanilla |
18 maraschino cherries, halved |
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate |
1 1/2 teaspoons butter |
Directions:
1. In a mixing bowl, cream 1/2 c butter and sugar.
2. Beat in flour and cocoa (mixture will be crumbly).
3. Spread into a greased 9 square baking dish.
4. Bake at 350* for 15 minutes or until surface is set.
5. Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and remaining butter; beat in milk and vanilla until smooth.
7. Spread over crust.
8. Pat cherries dry with paper towel; arrange over frosting and press down gently.
9. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth.
10. Drizzle over cherries.
11. Refrigerate until glaze has hardened.
12. Cut into squares.
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