Cherry Cake Squares

I never comment on postings, but I made these as part of a cookie assortment gift, and any concerns I had while they were baking, completely wiped away. They were truly amazing. I’m glad I kept and cut up the edges – EVERYBODY wanted some!
Part way through the baking time, I did have to turn the temperature down to 300’F, because they were browning so quickly; I was scared they would burn around the edges. Also, the middle did fall a bit as they cooled, but nothing big, and easily masked by icing.
Thank you for sharing this recipe, it has earned a spot in my permanent go-to repertoire, and I will be checking out more recipes on your site.

Cherry Cake Squares

Based upon a Newfoundland favorite Christmas cake and ideal for the holiday freezer, these easy cookie squares are quick to prepare, freeze exceptionally well and are always a hit with kids of all ages.

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 1 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp almond extract
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup glace cherries quartered
• FOR THE FROSTING
• 2 cups icing sugar powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 -2 tbsp milk

Instructions

1. Cream butter sugar and vanilla until light and fluff.
2. Add the eggs, vanilla and almond extracts and beat well.
3. Sift together the flour, baking powder and baking soda.
4. for further instructions @ rockrecipes.com

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