Merry Cherry Bars

November 17, 2014

Colorful cookie-like bars make a great addition to any Christmas cookie plate! The bars have a touch of almond flavor along with cherry and chocolate! Great combinations!

1 cup sugar

1 cup margarine

1 tsp almond extract

1 egg

2 cups flour

1/4 tsp salt

Generous 1/2 cup chopped red candied cherries (you buy these in the baking aisle)

Generous 2/3 cup chopped red and green M&M's

Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 tsp. almond extract, and 5-6 tsp. warm water

Mix sugar, margarine, almond extract, and egg. Stir in flour and salt Add chopped Candied Cherries to the batter Press into an ungreased jelly pan. (a bit of flour on your hands keeps the dough from...
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Nutritions

Calories
67

Sodium
43mg
1% DV

Fat
2g
4% DV

Protein
0.6g
1% DV

Carbs
7g
2% DV

Fiber
0.1g
0% DV