Best Cherry Vanilla Bars Recipes

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CHEWY CHERRY VANILLA OATMEAL COOKIE BARS



Chewy Cherry Vanilla Oatmeal Cookie Bars image

This is my variation on the Quaker Oatmeal Vanishing Oatmeal Raisin Cookie recipe. Sometimes you just want something a little different! These are great for breakfast or a snack!

Provided by Dwynnie

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 18 bars

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup shortening
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
1 1/2 cups dried sour cherries
1/4-1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • In large bowl, beat shortening and sugars until creamy.
  • Add eggs and vanilla. Beat well.
  • Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Mix well.
  • Add oats, cherries, and pecans. Mix well.
  • Spread mixture in an ungreased 9 x 13 metal baking pan.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool for 15 to 30 minutes before cutting into bars.
  • Store tightly covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.8, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 23.5, Sodium 147.9, Carbohydrate 44.4, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 17.5, Protein 6.5

CHERRY VANILLA BARS



Cherry Vanilla Bars image

You could use whatever dried fruit you prefer: Blueberries, cranberries, a mix... Got the idea from my Land O'Lakes baking book. Followed the original recipe quite closely.

Provided by Traci Coleman @TraciB70

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup(s) sugar
1/3 cup(s) butter, softened
1/4 cup(s) brown sugar
1 - egg
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla
1 cup(s) flour
1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
1/2 cup(s) dried cherries, coursely chopped
1/2 cup(s) white baking chips
1/2 cup(s) chopped pecans
DRIZZLE
1/4 cup(s) white baking chips
1/2 teaspoon(s) shortening

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350. Grease 8" square pan.
  • Combine sugar, butter, brown sugar, egg and vanilla in large bowl. Add flour and baking powder. Beat until well mixed.
  • Stir in cherries, chips and pecans.
  • Spread evenly into prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.
  • Make drizzle by melting chips and shortening in microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until mostly melted; then stir until smooth.
  • Drizzle over bars. Cool completely and cut into bars.

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