Christmas Dessert Bars
Make the season even more joyful with this fun Christmas dessert. Christmas Dessert Bars are filled with fruit and almonds, so you won't feel guilty after this delicious treat.
Cooking Time45 min
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, coarsely chopped and drained
- 1/2 cup almonds, slivered
- 1/2 cup coconut, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and almond extract.
- Stir in flour, baking, powder and salt until blended.
- Stir in chocolate chips, cherries, almonds, and coconut.
- Spread into a lightly greased 9x13 pan.
- Bake 25-28 minutes or until done. Cool completely before cutting.