CHERRY COCONUT TREATS

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My great-grandmother created this recipe more than 100 years ago, so it's made many appearances at family parties. Make the treats even more fun for the holidays by using both red and green maraschino cherries. -Anne Mullen, Windsor, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
4 cups unsweetened finely shredded coconut
2 cans (14 ounces each) sweetened condensed milk
2 jars (10 ounces each) maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients; stir in melted butter. Press onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan., In another bowl, mix filling ingredients; pour over crust. Bake until edges are lightly browned, 35-40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 1 hour. Refrigerate, covered, 4 hours before cutting. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 20g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Buzz J John
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I love the way these treats taste. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


NOOB MASTAR
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These treats are the perfect sweet treat for a summer party. They're light and refreshing, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


lemon crazy
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I'm always looking for new and easy dessert recipes, and these treats definitely fit the bill. They're so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Danish Qadir
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These treats are the perfect way to use up leftover cherries. I always have a few extra cherries after I make a pie or a cobbler, and these treats are a great way to use them up.


Bernita Jeter
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I love the way these treats look. They're so festive and colorful.


Brian Spiker
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These treats are so addictive! I can't stop eating them. They're the perfect snack for a party or a potluck.


Sani Bro
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I'm not usually a fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed these treats. The cherries and the coconut are a great combination.


Chamila Dilrukshi
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These treats are the perfect combination of chewy and crunchy. I love the way the coconut flakes add a little bit of texture.


Mathieu Brou Baah
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I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious these treats were. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Ab Kalam7
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These cherry coconut treats are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they're still just as good the next day.


lisa snyder
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I made these treats for my family and they loved them! They're the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.


Jeani Akther
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These cherry coconut treats 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 crunchy coconut.