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May 29, 2013

Almond Cherry Squares

I volunteered to bring dessert to a church activity for 8 to 11 year old girls last week and was racking my brain for yummy summer treats.  So I dug through my recipe files to find this perfect gem. I hadn’t made the little beauties for years, but I was so glad that I had, and the recipe is now chilling on the top of the pile so it won’t be forgotten again.
I’m usually a fresh-cherries-only-type-of-gal, but these tasty morsels force me to make a definite exception to my rule.  There are no actual almonds involved…only almond extract, which lends a subtle, irresistible flavor to the bars, cherry topping, and glaze.  The cherries are little tasty treasures nestled into a soft, sweet, and heavenly shortbread-like base.
It’s a very visually-pleasing, crowd-pleasing confection.  I had multiple requests for the recipe, and was nearly attacked on my way out the doors by mobs of boy scouts who were after the meager remains. 🙂
Needless to say, the pan came home empty.
 
{ALMOND CHERRY SQUARES}
 
1 c. butter
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1/2 t. almond extract
1 t. vanilla
1/2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
3 c. flour
Cherry Topping
1 can cherry pie filling
1/2 t. almond extract
Glaze
1 c. powdered sugar
1 1/2 T. milk
1/2 t. almond extract
In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together butter and sugar.  Add eggs one at a time, beating after each one.  Add almond extract, vanilla, baking powder and salt and mix slightly.  Add flour, one cup at a time, mixing after each.
Spread on a greased big cookie sheet.  Stir together cherry pie filling and almond extract in a bowl.  Spoon over batter in the cookie sheet.  If you aren’t a fan of whole cherries, you can just spoon the cherry syrup over the top.  Bake at 375 for around 25 minutes, or until a golden color.
While it’s baking, stir together powdered sugar, milk and almond extract in a bowl.  Drizzle over immediately after bringing the pan out of the oven.
Let cool, then cut into squares.
Enjoy!
 


Linked up at Cheerios & Lattes and What’s Cooking with Ruthie, Flamingo Toes, I Heart Naptime

Filed Under: Desserts, Uncategorized

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  1. Wes and Dani says

    May 29, 2013 at 1:40 pm

    Grr...the boy scouts. For some reason it irritates me to no end when they beg for my leftovers, so I almost always tell them no. Haha. You are a lot nicer than me. :) And they were delicious!
  2. rebekahdawn says

    May 29, 2013 at 2:02 pm

    These sound awesome! Pinning.
  3. This Sarah Loves says

    May 29, 2013 at 2:24 pm

    Oh my, these sounds delicious!
  4. seniorpal says

    May 29, 2013 at 4:38 pm

    Just the thing on a summer day-----ANYDAY YUM YUM
  5. Rebecca from Who Needs a Cape? says

    May 29, 2013 at 5:15 pm

    Mmmmm those look delish. Pinned and trying asap. Found you on The Real Housewives of Riverton's linky party.
  6. ingrid@nowathomemom says

    May 29, 2013 at 6:55 pm

    this looks really good, delicious! :-)
  7. Hannah Evans says

    May 30, 2013 at 1:53 pm

    YUM!! These look delicious, and my husband's two favourite things are almond and cherries, sooooo I'll be making these :-D Pinning now, thanks for sharing!

    Hannah ♫
    Sew Lah Tea Dough
  8. Leslie Lambert says

    May 30, 2013 at 2:07 pm

    Oh my goodness...this looks mouth-watering! This would be perfect to link-up to my Create It Thursday post...it's live now! http://www.lambertslately.com/2013/05/create-it-thursday-4-plus-features.html
  9. mail4rosey says

    May 30, 2013 at 9:53 pm

    These look absolutely delicious! I'm visiting today from Thursday's Favorite Things.
  10. Cynthia says

    May 30, 2013 at 10:46 pm

    Hi there! New subscriber! Found you through Katherine's Corner...couldn't resist those Cherry Almond Squares!
  11. Meredith S says

    May 31, 2013 at 4:42 pm

    These look amazing! Thank you for sharing them! Found you at My Fashion Foward Blog.
  12. Stephanie says

    May 31, 2013 at 8:24 pm

    What a fun and lovely blog - found you via the Aloha Friday Blog Hop. I am now following your and I look forward to visiting again.

    Have a great weekend!
    Stephanie
    theenchantingrose.blogspot.com
  13. suzanne kay says

    June 1, 2013 at 7:12 pm

    YUM! I'm so glad we found your blog!! Thanks for linking up with us at One Sharendipity Place this weekend!
    Sue @thet2women.com
  14. Ashley Chapman says

    June 1, 2013 at 8:30 pm

    Hi my name is Ashley and I am stopping by from the Aloha Friday Blog Hop. I am a Creative Graphics & Web Designer as well as an avid blogger. We would love it if you would stop by our blog/website at: www.ashleychapmandesigns.com/

    Thanks so much.

    Ashley
  15. Amber Brady says

    June 1, 2013 at 11:40 pm

    Cherry & Almond is such a great combo! I love this idea! If you have time, I would love for you to stop by & link up to my Sweet & Savory Saturdays party: http://dessertnowdinnerlater.blogspot.com/2013/05/sweet-savory-saturdays-15.html

    Hope to see you there!
    ~Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!
  16. Marilyn Clark says

    June 3, 2013 at 12:31 pm

    OMG, I love the combination of almond and cherries! You are brilliant! Thanks for sharing this and inspiring me!
  17. anyonita green says

    June 4, 2013 at 6:24 am

    These bars look fantastic! :) Thank you so much for linking up with me this week at Tasty Tuesdays! I’ve pinned this as well as your How to Grill Pineapple post & shared it with my followers! Please be sure to stop back by tomorrow & link up your best “man food” recipes in honor of Father’s Day!
  18. Heather Whoneedsacape says

    June 4, 2013 at 12:58 pm

    Yum Cherry and Almond are always a favorite - and this looks amazing!

    Found you at Dessert now, Dinner Later!
  19. Krista Low says

    June 5, 2013 at 8:01 pm

    These look sooo good! I just pinned them to my Dessert board! Cherry and Almond is one of my all time favorite combinations :) Fabulous!! Thanks so much for linking up with me darlin' :) Krista @ A Handful of Everything
  20. anyonita green says

    June 9, 2013 at 5:42 am

    Mmmm, I LOVE the idea of putting almond glaze in the icing! :) How yummy! Pinned, darling!
  21. The Tumbleweed Contessa says

    June 9, 2013 at 9:20 pm

    Cherries are one of my favorite things and I haven't tried anything like this before. It needs to go on my list. Thanks for sharing at What'd You Do This Weekend. Best wishes for tasty dishes this week!

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