Cherry Mash Bars
Cherry Mash Bars are a popular dessert in the Midwestern United States, especially in the state of Kansas.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Ingredients
- 170 gram Butter
- 200 gram Granulated sugar
- 1 unit Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 190 gram All-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 100 gram Chopped nuts
- 200 gram Maraschino cherries
- 1 can Sweetened condensed milk
- 200 gram Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
- Stir in the chopped nuts.
- Press half of the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Arrange the maraschino cherries evenly over the dough.
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the cherries.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the condensed milk.
- Drop spoonfuls of the remaining dough evenly over the chocolate chips.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 230kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 32g11%
- Sugars 20g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.