Ingredients for X Treme Cherry Bars
- All Purpose Flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- Cherry Jell O
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- Dried Sweetened Cranberries
- Slivered Almonds
- Powdered sugar for dusting
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How to Make X Treme Cherry Bars
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar using a mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Scrape down the bowl as needed.
- Add 1 (3 ounce) package cherry Jell-O (or your preferred flavor), and beat until well combined.
- Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon almond extract until fully incorporated.
- Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add the dry ingredients (flour mixture) to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in 1 cup dried cranberries and ½ cup sliced almonds by hand.
- Spread the batter evenly into a greased 15 x 10 inch jelly-roll pan.
- Bake for 18-23 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Insert a toothpick into the center; if it comes out with a few moist crumbs, it's done.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before sprinkling with powdered sugar.
- Cut into bars and serve.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
23g
Fat
18g
Carbs
4g
