Halloween Food & Fun/2004

Cherry Cocoa Shortbread Squares
Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
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INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened, divided 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking cocoa 2 cups confectioners' sugar 2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 18 maraschino cherries, halved GLAZE: 1 square (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate
1-1/2 teaspoons butter



1 In a mixing bowl, cream 1/2 cup butter and sugar. Beat in flour and cocoa (mixture will be crumbly). Spread into a greased 9-in square baking pan. Bake at 350 F for 15 minutes or until surface is set. Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and remaining butter; beat in milk and vanilla until smooth. Spread over crust. Pat cherries dry with a paper towel; arrange over frosting and press down gently. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cherries. Refrigerate until glaze has hardened. Cut into squares.

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