Merry Cherry Bars

These bars have been a family favorite for Mary Wilhelm of Sparta for decades.

50 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 40 minutes

130 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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24 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	cup	butter	room temperature
1	cup	granulated sugar replacement
1	large	egg
1/2	teaspoon	almond extract
2	cups	flour, all-purpose
3/4	cup	maraschino cherries	divided
3/4	cup	candy coated chocolate pieces	M&M's or Smarties
1	cup	powdered sugar
5	teaspoons	maraschino cherries	juice or water

Directions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

Lightly coat 15-by-10-by-inch pan with vegetable oil spray.

In large bowl, combine butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Blend in egg and extract.

Stir in flour, then add ½ cup of the cherries.

Spread into prepared pan, using wet fingers. Sprinkle with remaining cherries and M & Ms.

Bake in preheated oven 30 to 35 minutes or until light brown.

Combine powdered sugar and cherry juice or water and mix until smooth.

Drizzle over bars.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 27g

Amount per Serving

Calories 130 55% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.0g	12%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	25%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 29mg	10%
Sodium 58mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 13.0g	4%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g	1%
Sugars 5.0g
Protein 1.0g	3%

Vitamin A	5%		Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	1%		Iron	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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