Cherry Date Sparkle Bars
This sinfully rich filling of dates, cherries and pecans tops a pie like crust for an irresistible bar.
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Ingredients
Crumb Mixture
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 Land O Lakes® Butter, softened
2 cup1
4 cup sugarFilling
3
4 cup sugar1
2 cup all-purpose flour1 1
2 teaspoons vanilla1
2 teaspoon baking powder1
4 teaspoon salt3
4 cup chopped dates1
2 cup sweetened flaked coconut1
2 cup chopped pecans1
2 cup halved maraschino cherries, drainedHow to make
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STEP 1
Heat oven to 350°F.
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STEP 2
Combine all crumb mixture ingredients in bowl. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press crumb mixture onto bottom of 8-inch square baking pan. Bake 15-20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
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STEP 3
Combine 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup flour, eggs, vanilla, baking powder and salt in same bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed. Stir in all remaining ingredients by hand.
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STEP 4
Pour mixture over hot, partially baked crust. Continue baking 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned and set. Cool completely; cut into bars. Store refrigerated..
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