Walnut Cherry Delights

These may be frosted with an icing made from 2 cups powdered sugar, a slightly beaten egg white and 2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice or water. You can use candied cherries in these cookies instead of the maraschinos, if you prefer.

• Calories: 658 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ cup butter, softened
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ⅓ cup white sugar
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup maraschino cherries

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch square pan.

Step 2

Mix 1 cup flour, white sugar and butter by hand. Pat into pan. Bake for 8 - 10 minutes.

Step 3

With a whisk, beat 2 eggs. Whisk in brown sugar, then add 1/4 cup flour and baking powder. Stir in nuts and cherries. Pour over baked crust.

Step 4

Bake for 20 - 25 minutes more.