Cherry Nut Bars

"From Land o' Lake. I think it is unique because of the marshmallows in it. You don't really taste them (in fact everyone surprised when I said they were in there) but they add a wonderful creamy note that compliment the cherries beautifully. The oats in the more traditional shortbread crust is an excellent addition also."
 
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photo by Marg (CaymanDesigns) photo by Marg (CaymanDesigns)
photo by Marg (CaymanDesigns)
photo by Marg (CaymanDesigns) photo by Marg (CaymanDesigns)
photo by Marg (CaymanDesigns) photo by Marg (CaymanDesigns)
Ready In:
40mins
Ingredients:
8
Serves:
48
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ingredients

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directions

  • In large mixing bowl, mix flour, oats, sugar, pecans, baking soda and butter.
  • Mix at low speed until crumbly.
  • Reserve 1 1/2 cups of mixture for topping; press remainder into bottom of 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
  • Bake at 350°F 12-15 minutes.
  • Spoon pie filling evenly over crust.
  • Sprinkle marshmallows and remaining crumbs over top.
  • Return to oven 25 to 35 minutes more, or until topping is golden.
  • Cut into bars when cool.

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Reviews

  1. I have made these twice now and they were a big hit both times. Took to a potluck and recipe was requested by several people. These are really easy and not time consuming. Followed recipe as written. They are buttery and delicious. Thanks Marg for sharing this keeper.
     
  2. Yummy! I thought they were perfect!
     
  3. We thought these were good, but I made a big oops in making them....I somehow managed to leave out the nuts! So I guess mine were really just cherry bars. I used 1/2 brown sugar and 1/2 white sugar since others had mentioned them not being very sweet. I agree, they are not REALLY sweet like most things I make, but they do have a very good taste. The crust is fantastic and overall we enjoyed these bars. Thanks Marg!
     
  4. Wonderful! I'll make these again, just use less sugar. Great taste and so easy to make.
     
  5. Oh these were heaven. Very easy to make and very good. I did substitute one of the cups of flour with whole wheat, could not taste a difference. Also, subbed walnuts for the pecans. This will be made many times at my house.
     
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  1. Oh these were heaven. Very easy to make and very good. I did substitute one of the cups of flour with whole wheat, could not taste a difference. Also, subbed walnuts for the pecans. This will be made many times at my house.
     
  2. These were so delicious! I used twice the amount of pie filling (shame on me) because...well...i just wanted more filling! So I used cherry on one half and peach filling on the other. I used walnuts instead of pecans and used splenda for part of the sugar. Both flavors were good, but I preferred the cherry more. Although, I do believe blueberry, raspberry, or apple-cinnamon would have all been good choices as well. The peaches were just a little to mild for the goodness of the oat-nutty-shortbread crust. I think splenda would have worked fine for all of the sugar and I even could have gotten away without the marshmallows I think. I will most definitely be making this again!! The entire pan was gone when I woke up this morning!
     

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