Cherry Chews
These Cherry Chews have been baked in my family for generations. They are sure to be a family favorite of yours too!
Equipment
- 9 by 13 inch cake pan
- 2 mixing bowls
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup brown sugar lightly packed
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter
Filling
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup well drained maraschino cherries (reserve juice)
- ½ cup chopped pecans
Frosting
- 1 ½ tablespoons soft butter
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
- 4-5 tablespoons reserved cherry juice
- ⅛ teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Line 9 by 13 cake pan with parchment paper or spray with non-stick spray.
For Crust
- Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Press into greased 9 by 13 pan and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
For Filling
- In a large bowl beat eggs, stir in brown sugar and almond extract
- Mix flour, baking powder and 1/2 tsp salt, and stir into eg mixture until combined. Fold in coconut and cherries.
- Spread mixture over prepared crust using an offset spatula and sprinkle with pecans.
- Bake at 350℉ for 25 minutes, until lightly browned
- Remove from oven and allow to cool while preparing frosting.
For frosting
- Combine all ingredients for frosting, and stir until smooth, add additional cherry juice or confectioners sugar to achieve desired consistency. Spread over cooled filling.
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