Alison’s Rainier Bars

Rainier cherries are a type of sweet cherry that was developed in the 1950s at Washington State University. They are known for their yellow or blush-colored skin and exceptionally sweet flavor.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Alison’s Rainier Bars

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3360

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1.5 cup Rainier cherries
• 0.5 cup Chopped almonds
• 0.25 cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
4. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Press the Rainier cherries into the batter, and sprinkle with chopped almonds.
5. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 30 minutes.
6. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar. Cut into bars and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 34g12%

Sugars 20g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.