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

Derrick Agyei
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These bars are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends. I love the way the coconut and cherries complement each other.


New Gamer
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I love the combination of cherries and coconut in these bars. They're so moist and delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.


The8yh Kage
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These bars are the perfect summer treat. They're light and refreshing, and the cherry and coconut flavors are a perfect match.


TOPDAWG 101
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I made these bars for my family and they loved them! They're so moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making them again soon.


Gul Zari
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These bars are so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use fresh or frozen cherries.


My Dream Heaven
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're perfect for parties or potlucks.


Fatz Fully
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. I love the texture of the coconut and the cherries.


Choton Shil
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I love these bars! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


Dkpeihid Khan
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These bars were a bit dry, but the flavor was still good. I think I'll try adding some extra butter or oil next time.


Nsanja Shafic
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bars turned out perfectly. They're so delicious and I can't wait to make them again.


Md Suraf
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try making them with less sugar next time.


Em Musa
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I made these bars for my family and they loved them! They're so moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making them again.


Sk Rafi
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These bars are so good! The coconut and cherry flavors go so well together. I'll definitely be making these again.


LETS TALK DOGGOS
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're perfect for potlucks or bake sales.


Grizzly Graham
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These cherry coconut bars were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the combination of the sweet cherries and the creamy coconut.


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