MAKEOVER CHERRY COCONUT BARS
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
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.
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Christine Matavire
[email protected]These bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Pambitzong michael bougariba
[email protected]I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're so moist and flavorful.
Sarfraz Hassan
[email protected]These bars are so easy to make and they're always a hit. I love the combination of cherries and coconut.
Dana Cook
[email protected]I made these bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Malsha Nimsara
[email protected]These bars are so good! I love the cherry filling and the coconut topping. They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart.
Vidhi Joyram
[email protected]I've made these bars a few times now, and they're always a hit. They're easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Tushar Mahmud
[email protected]These bars are really moist and flavorful. The coconut-graham cracker crust is a nice touch, and the cherry filling is tart and sweet.
Double- C
[email protected]I love the combination of cherries and coconut in these bars. It's a unique and delicious flavor combination.
Martha Ferguson
[email protected]These bars are so easy to make, and they're perfect for a quick and easy dessert.
Waqas Khalil
[email protected]I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I'm so glad I did! The coconut flavor is subtle and not overpowering.
nadir ali
[email protected]I've made these bars several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The cherry filling is tart and sweet, and the coconut topping is a perfect complement.
Laxman Mehta
[email protected]These cherry coconut bars were a huge hit at my potluck! They were so moist and flavorful, and the coconut-graham cracker crust was the perfect touch.