Delicious Rainier Bars Recipe

Alison's Rainier Bars are a decadent and indulgent dessert that combines the sweet flavor of Rainier cherries with a buttery shortbread crust. These bars are perfect for a special occasion or as a treat for yourself. They are easy to make and will impress anyone who tries them.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
• 2 cups Rainier cherries, pitted and halved
• 1/2 cup almond slivers
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form a crust.
4. Arrange the Rainier cherries evenly over the crust and sprinkle with almond slivers.
5. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
6. Let the bars cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar and cutting into squares.
7. Serve and enjoy!

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