White Christmas Cherry Bars in a Jar
Get ready to spread holiday cheer with these delightful White Christmas Cherry Bars in a Jar—a festive treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious! This recipe combines tart dried cherries, creamy white chocolate chips, and crunchy sliced almonds for a perfect harmony of flavors and textures. The dry ingredients are elegantly layered in a jar, making it a stunning and thoughtful gift. Simply add a few pantry staples like butter, eggs, and almond extract to prepare these soft, golden bars packed with holiday flavor. Quick to assemble and bake, these cherry bars are the ultimate crowd-pleaser for Christmas gatherings or wintertime gifting. Indulge in the sweet satisfaction of creating homemade treats that look as good as they taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup Dried tart cherries
- 0.5 cup White chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup Sliced almonds
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Almond extract
Instructions
Start by assembling the dry ingredients in a 1-quart mason jar. Layer the ingredients for a beautiful presentation. First, mix the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl, then pour the mixture into the bottom of the jar as the first layer.
Next, add the brown sugar, pressing it down gently to create a distinct layer, followed by the granulated sugar as the third layer.
Layer in the dried tart cherries, white chocolate chips, and sliced almonds one by one, ensuring a neat and visually appealing pattern. Seal the jar tightly.
To prepare the White Christmas Cherry Bars, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease or line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, eggs, and almond extract until smooth and creamy.
Empty the contents of the jar into the wet mixture, carefully stirring until well blended.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares or rectangles.
Serve as a festive treat or package them as gifts for loved ones. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3622 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 177.1 g | 227% | |
| Saturated Fat | 90.4 g | 452% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 650 mg | 217% | |
| Sodium | 1371 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 476.3 g | 173% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.1 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 321.5 g | ||
| Protein | 50.7 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.5 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 626 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 1402 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
