“I served them with their namesake for our girls day and everyone got such a kick out of them!
These Shirley Temple Bars are a delightful twist on a classic childhood drink, transformed into a sweet and tangy dessert. The combination of maraschino cherries, lime zest, and grenadine creates a unique and refreshing flavor that’s perfect for any occasion.
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Ingredients:
Bar Ingredients:
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| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Maraschino cherries, chopped | 3/4 cup |
| Butter, room temperature | 1 cup |
| Granulated sugar | 1 cup |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Vanilla extract | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Lime zest | 2 teaspoons |
| Flour | 2 1/4 cups |
| Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Baking powder | 1/4 teaspoon |
Frosting Ingredients:
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| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Cream cheese | 4 oz package |
| Butter, room temperature | 1/4 cup |
| Grenadine syrup | 3 tablespoons |
| Maraschino cherry juice | 1 tablespoon |
| Powdered sugar | 1-1 1/2 cups |
Instructions:
- Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking sheet.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the room temperature butter, granulated sugar, and eggs together until smooth. Mix in the vanilla extract and lime zest.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate small bowl, sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Slowly add the dry ingredients and chopped maraschino cherries to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Bake the Bars: Transfer the batter to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Bars: Allow the bars to cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Prepare the Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and room temperature butter until smooth. Mix in the grenadine syrup and maraschino cherry juice. Gradually add the powdered sugar until you reach your desired consistency.
- Frost and Chill: Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled bars. Chill the bars in the refrigerator until the frosting is set and they’re ready to serve.
