White Chocolate Maraschino Bars |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 32 |
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A recipe just slightly tweaked from the ever-generous and kind Marye from Baking Delights ( /bakingdelights/coconut-cherry-white-chocolate-bars/), these are some delectable, tooth-achingly sweet bar cookies with a rich gooey filling overtop a tender shortbread crust. Ingredients:
1 cup flour |
1 tbsp sweet rice flour (optional, for tenderness) |
1/4 cup powdered sugar |
1/4 cup butter |
1/4 cup shortening |
1/2 tsp lemon extract |
1/4 cup flour |
1/2 tsp baking powder |
pinch salt |
2/3 cup sugar |
2 eggs, beaten |
1/2 tbsp vanilla |
1 cup shredded, unsweetened coconut |
1/2 cup diced, drained maraschino cherries |
1/2 cup white chocolate chips |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350F, grease and line a 9x13 pan with parchment.
2. Combine flours and powdered sugar in a large bowl.
3. Cut in butter and shortening until the dough mealy. Stir in lemon extract.
4. Press into the bottom of the pan in a thin layer.
5. Bake 10 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, whisk 1/4 cup flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
7. In a large bowl, beat sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well blended.
8. Stir in the flour mixture, followed by the coconut, cherries, and white chocolate chips.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
10. Chill before cutting and serving.
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