Cherry Scotchies

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Cherry Scotchies are sweet, chewy bars with the tartness of maraschino cherries and the rich flavor of butterscotch chips, perfect for satisfying dessert cravings or sharing at gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. flour
  • 3/4 c. brown sugar
  • 1/2 c. coconut
  • 3/4 c. butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 c. maraschino cherries
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 c. butterscotch chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large mixer bowl, combine 2 cups flour, brown sugar, coconut, butter, egg, baking powder, salt, and vanilla.
  3. Beat at low speed until well mixed.
  4. In a small bowl, toss drained cherries with 2 tablespoons flour.
  5. Stir in butterscotch chips.
  6. Spread the mixture in a greased and floured pan.
  7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
  8. Cool completely.
  9. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and cut into bars.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

826 kcal 41% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.2g 10% DV
Total Fat 35.3g 45% DV
Carbs 113.6g 41% DV
Fiber 3.8g 14% DV
Sugar 63.2g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12426mg 100% DV
Potassium 333.8mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16.3mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1% DV
Calcium 1576.5mg 100% DV
Iron 5.4mg 30% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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