Best 7 Coconut Cherry Bars Recipes

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Are you searching for a delightful dessert that combines the irresistible flavors of coconut and cherries? Look no further! Our guide will introduce you to the best recipe for creating delectable coconut cherry bars. This dessert boasts a tender coconut crust topped with a luscious filling featuring juicy cherries and a hint of almond extract. The result is a sweet and tangy treat that will tantalize your taste buds. With a few simple steps, you can easily prepare these delectable bars in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHERRY COCONUT BARS



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I came across these easy maraschino cherry bars while stationed at a Michigan Air Force base in 1964 and have been making the recipe ever since. My children don't think an event is special unless they are part of it. -Marguerite Emery, Orland, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
FILLING:
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup quartered maraschino cherries
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine flour and confectioners' sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a lightly greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack. , For filling, in a small bowl, combine the eggs, sugar and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to the egg mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts, cherries and coconut. Spread over crust. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until firm. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHERRY COCONUT BARS



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Just another wonderful recipe from Light & Tasty that I adjusted to our taste. Although this recipe does have the coconut in it, the cherry is the most powerful flavor. I would recommend coconut extract, instead of vanilla, if you are going for the coconut taste.

Provided by Jellyqueen

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 1 dozen bars

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons cold butter, cut into cubes
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup quartered maraschino cherry
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • In food processor, mix flour and confectioners' sugar.
  • Add butter and pulse approximately 15 times, or until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
  • Press in to a 9 inch square baking dish that has been sprayed with oil.
  • Bake on 350°F for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • Cool on wire rack.
  • While crust is cooling, combine eggs, sugar and vanilla extract in food processor and blend well.
  • Combine flour, baking powder and salt and add to egg mixture and blend until smooth.
  • Add cherries, nuts and coconut and pulse until just blended.
  • Spread over crust and bake on 350°F for 20-25 minutes or until firm.
  • Refrigerate left overs-- if you have any.

CHERRY COCONUT BARS



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Shortbread-type base with a coconut, nuts, and cherry meringue-type topping

Provided by Marcia

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup butter
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 eggs
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup flaked coconut
½ cup maraschino cherries, quartered

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • With your hands, mix together 1 cup flour, butter and confectioners sugar until smooth. Spread thinly (with fingers) on bottom of 8 x 8 x 2 inch square pan.
  • Bake about 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, lightly beat eggs and stir all remaining ingredients into the eggs. Spread over cooked base and bake about 25 minutes more. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 144.3 mg, Sugar 20.1 g

CHERRY COCONUT BARS



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I don't remember where I came by this recipe, but I know I've been making it for years. It's very good.

Provided by bert2421

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 55m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup flour
1/2 cup butter
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup coconut
1/2 cup quartered cherries

Steps:

  • Mix flour, butter and 3 tbsp sugar until smooth; spread in 8" pan and bake at 350 for 15 minutes.
  • Blend together sugar and eggs; then add flour, baking powder and baking soda.
  • Add vanilla, and the rest of the ingredients.
  • Spread over top of cooked pastry.
  • Bake at 350 for 25 minutes.
  • Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.9, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 34.2, Sodium 119.9, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 13.5, Protein 2.8

COCONUT CHERRY BARS



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Take a break from chocolate and make these cheery cherry bars.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
2 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 8- or 9-inch square pan.
  • In medium bowl, mix 1 cup flour, the butter and powdered sugar with spoon until flour is moistened. Press mixture in pan. Bake 10 minutes.
  • In medium bowl, beat eggs. Stir in remaining ingredients. Spread over baked layer.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 5 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 55 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

COCONUT CHERRY BARS



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I enjoy whipping up batches of these by the dozen. Then I fill the decorative tins I collect all year long with the luscious bars and give them as oven-fresh Christmas presents. Everyone loves them!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
3/4 cup cold butter
FILLING:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 jar (10 ounces) red or green maraschino cherries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Combine flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. For filling, combine brown sugar, flour, baking powder, salt; mix in eggs and vanilla. Drain cherries, reserving juice. Chop cherries; fold into batter along with walnuts. Pour over crust. Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool. For frosting, beat butter and sugar in a bowl. Gradually stir in 3-4 tablespoons reserved cherry juice until frosting reaches desired spreading consistency. Frost bars; sprinkle with coconut.

Nutrition Facts :

MAKEOVER CHERRY COCONUT BARS



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This made over recipe has less than half the fat, saturated fat and cholesterol of the original recipe...plus 32% fewer calories. Yet the thin crust retains its buttery taste and the fruity filling is still sweet and gooey.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons cold butter
FILLING:
1 egg
2 egg whites
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup quartered maraschino cherries
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a food processor, place flour and confectioners' sugar; cover and process until blended. Add butter; cover and pulse 15 times or until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Press into a 9-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., For filling, combine the egg, egg whites, sugar and vanilla in a bowl. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add the egg mixture. Stir in cherries, nuts and coconut. Spread over crust. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until firm. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh, ripe cherries. Frozen cherries can also be used, but they should be thawed and drained before using.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the cherries by hand. Just be sure to chop them very finely.
  • The coconut-cherry filling can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • The bars can be baked in a 9x13 inch baking pan or a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan. If you use a jelly roll pan, the bars will be thinner and crispier.
  • The bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Coconut cherry bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with a simple shortbread crust and a sweet and tangy coconut-cherry filling. The bars are then topped with a layer of melted chocolate. These bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them!

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