Cherry Date Sparkle Bars

Description:
This sinfully rich filling of dates, cherries and pecans tops a pie-like crust for an irresistible bar.

Ingredients:
Crumb Mixture
1 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Filling
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup flour
2 eggs
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1-1/2 tsp vanilla
3/4 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup coconut
1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
1/2 cup halved maraschino cherries, drained

Directions:
In a 1-1/2 quart mixer bowl combine all crumb mixture ingredients. Beat for 1 to 2 minutes till mixture is combined well and crumbly. Press into an ungreased 9" square baking pan. Bake @ 350 for 15-20 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
Meanwhile in the same mixing bowl combine all filling ingredients EXCEPT dates, coconut, pecans and cherries. Beat at medium speed until well mixed, 1-2 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients. Pour mixture over hot crust. Return to oven; continue baking for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned and filling is set. Cool completely and cut into bars.



Recipe Summary:
Yield: 3 dozen
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: Total time 40-50 minutes
Comments:



Other recipes by Andon-Reid Inn Bed and Breakfast:
Andon-reid Trail Mix Cookies
Molasses Crinkles
Crunchie Buckeyes
Sour Cream Cinnamon Apple Bars
Rachel's Tender Meltaways
Chocolate Crunch Bars
Holiday Mulled Wine
Firey Chipolte Beans
Herbed Asiago Egg In Fluted Crepe Cups




Recipe Provided By:
Andon-Reid Inn Bed and Breakfast
Waynesville, NC

Detailed Listing | Website

Waynesville Bed and Breakfast Inns