Christmas Cherry Chews

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold butter
  • TOPPING
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup coconut

Instructions

  1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Grease a 9" x 13" baking pan.
  3. In a bowl, mix together the first 5 ingredients.
  4. Cut in the cold butter with a pastry blender until crumbly.
  5. Press mixture into the prepared baking pan.
  6. Bake for 8-9 minutes (don't overbake); remove and cool.
  7. Lower the oven temperature to 325 degrees.
  8. In a bowl, combine all topping ingredients; mix well.
  9. Spread topping over the cooled base.
  10. Sprinkle with pecan halves over top.
  11. Return to oven; bake for 30 minutes longer.
  12. Cool, cut into squares.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

812 kcal 41% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.1g 18% DV
Total Fat 43.3g 55% DV
Carbs 105g 38% DV
Fiber 6.2g 22% DV
Sugar 38g 76% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19327.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 406.8mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 118.8mg 40% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 381.3mcg 42% DV
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1% DV
Calcium 1653.8mg 100% DV
Iron 11.5mg 64% DV

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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