Cherry Walnut Squares
Diabetic Friendly
a.. Prep: 25 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling
b.. Yield: 78 Servings
25 25 50
Ingredients
a.. 3/4 cup butter, softened
b.. 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
c.. 2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
d.. 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
e.. 2 cups all-purpose flour
f.. 1/8 teaspoon salt
g.. FILLING:
h.. 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
i.. 3/4 cup butter, cubed
j.. 1/4 cup light corn syrup
k.. 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
l.. 1/4 teaspoon salt
m.. 2-3/4 cups chopped walnuts, divided
n.. 1 cup dried cherries, chopped
o.. 2-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
p.. 3/4 cup white baking chips
Directions
a.. Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugars and
extract until light and fluffy. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to
creamed mixture and mix well. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in.
baking pan. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown.
b.. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, corn
syrup, cream and salt. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat; cook and stir 4 minutes or until slightly thickened.
c.. Remove from the heat. Stir in 2-1/2 cups walnuts, cherries and vanilla;
spread over crust. Bake 15-20 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with baking
chips and remaining walnuts; lightly press into filling. Cool on a wire rack.
Cut into bars. Yield: 6-1/2 dozen.
Nutritional Facts 1 piece equals 105 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 10
mg cholesterol, 40 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch.
~ Have a nice day & Enjoy the recipes ~
Arlette Arthur
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