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Cherry Nut Bars Recipe

Indulge in these heavenly Cherry Nut Bars, a unique twist on a classic recipe! From the Land O' Lakes region, these bars feature a buttery oat crust, juicy cherries, crunchy pecans, and a surprising secret ingredient: marshmallows! You won't even taste them, but they add an incredibly creamy texture that perfectly complements the sweet cherries. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this delightful and unexpectedly delicious treat.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 123.7 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.7 (10 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cherry Nut Bars

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows

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How to Make Cherry Nut Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup rolled oats, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup chopped pecans, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened.
  3. Mix at low speed with an electric mixer until the mixture is crumbly.
  4. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the crumb mixture for topping.
  5. Press the remaining crumb mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  7. While the crust bakes, prepare your cherry filling (recipe needed here - please provide cherry filling recipe for complete instructions).
  8. Evenly spread the prepared cherry filling over the baked crust.
  9. Sprinkle the reserved 1 1/2 cups of crumb mixture evenly over the cherry filling.
  10. Top with 1 cup mini marshmallows.
  11. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 25-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  12. Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

27g

Fat

15g

Carbs

5g

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