Holiday Cherry Bars Recipe

These irresistible Holiday Cherry Bars are a family favorite, guaranteed to disappear fast! A buttery graham cracker crust is topped with a juicy cherry filling, creamy white chocolate, toasted coconut, crunchy nuts, and a luscious layer of sweetened condensed milk. Perfect for Christmas, holiday parties, or any special occasion. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 152.5 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Holiday Cherry Bars

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How to Make Holiday Cherry Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs and ½ cup melted unsalted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  3. Spread 2 cups chopped fresh or frozen cherries (reserve ½ cup of cherry juice) evenly over the crust.
  4. Sprinkle 1 cup white chocolate chips, ½ cup shredded coconut, and ½ cup chopped pecans (or nuts of your choice) over the cherries.
  5. Pour ½ cup sweetened condensed milk evenly over the topping.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and set. Do not overbake.
  7. Let cool completely before cutting into bars. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

63g

Fat

27g

Carbs

5g