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.

Sasuke 009
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I found the bars to be a bit too sweet for my taste.


Asfi Hridoy
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but these bars were still really good.


TREANANNETTE HANCOCK
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I added a cup of chocolate chips to the batter and they were even better!


Ayon Adhya
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover cherries.


Ghost Sparta
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I've made these bars several times and they always turn out perfect.


ramen
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I love the chewy crust and the gooey filling.


Alexis Ontiveros
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These bars are always a hit at parties.


santa lawati
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A perfect balance of sweet and tart.


sting kako
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Simply delicious!


Victor Playz
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These bars are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker. I highly recommend them!


Dadou jordodan
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I've tried many cherry coconut bar recipes, but this one is by far the best. The bars are always moist and flavorful.


Timera Dixon
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the chewy crust and the gooey filling.


Kierra
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These cherry coconut bars are a delightful treat! The combination of sweet cherries, creamy coconut, and buttery crust is simply irresistible.


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