Cherry Bars
1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 beaten egg
1/4 cup honey
2 1/4 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained
1 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup raisins
1 1/3 cups sifted powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
Beat brown sugar, cream cheese, butter and egg in large bowl with
electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Blend in honey.
Mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg in
medium bowl.
Gradually add flour mixture to cream cheese
mixture, mixing well after each addition.
Stir in 1/2 cup of the cherries, nuts and
raisins. Spread into greased and floured 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
Bake at 350�F for 35 to 40 minutes or until
toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Mix powdered sugar,
milk and vanilla. Drizzle over warm bars. Top with remaining 1/2 cup
cherries. Cool; cut into bars. |