Best 7 Makeover Cherry Coconut Bars Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful journey of flavors with our collection of delectable cherry coconut bar recipes. These sweet and delectable treats are a symphony of textures and tastes, featuring a rich, chewy coconut filling nestled atop a tender crust, crowned with a luscious layer of cherry pie filling. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of sweet and tart, chewy and crispy, making these bars irresistible. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventure, our diverse selection of recipes has something for everyone. From classic cherry coconut bars to unique variations like chocolate-dipped or gluten-free options, we've got you covered. So, preheat your oven and gather your ingredients because it's time to embark on a baking expedition that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more.

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.

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

EASY COCONUT CHERRY BARS



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Looking for a dessert made using Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ cake mix? Then check out these distinctive almond, coconut and cherry bars - a tasty treat.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box (1 lb 2.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
3/4 cup cold butter
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup sliced almonds
2/3 cup cherry preserves (from 12-oz jar)
1/3 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 8-inch square pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, place cake mix. Cut in butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through mix in opposite directions), until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Set aside 3/4 cup crumb mixture. Add egg to remaining crumb mixture in bowl, stirring just until blended. Press mixture in bottom of pan. Bake 15 minutes or until light golden brown around edges.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix coconut, almonds and reserved crumb mixture; set aside. In small microwavable bowl, microwave preserves on High 45 to 60 seconds or until warm and slightly melted. Stir in dried cherries and almond extract. Spoon warm preserves over partially baked crust. Sprinkle with reserved coconut mixture.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until golden. Cool on cooling rack 1 hour. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 25 g, TransFat 0 g

CHEWY COCONUT BARS



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You can't eat just one of these delicious bar cookies packed with chocolate, coconut, and walnuts.

Provided by Myrtis Gunnels

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Coconut

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup shortening
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
¾ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In large bowl, cream the shortening, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla extract. Slowly blend in flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well blended. Fold in chocolate chips, walnuts and coconut. Spread the mixture evenly in pan.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.3 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 118 mg, Sugar 32.4 g

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.

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

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.

Tips:

  • For the cherry layer, use fresh or frozen cherries. If using frozen cherries, thaw them and drain off the excess juice before using.
  • To make the coconut filling, use sweetened shredded coconut. If using unsweetened coconut, add 1/2 cup of sugar to the filling mixture.
  • Bake the bars until the crust is golden brown and the coconut filling is set. A toothpick inserted into the center of the bars should come out clean.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting into them. This will help to prevent them from falling apart.
  • Serve the bars with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Conclusion:

These cherry coconut bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a flaky crust, a sweet and tangy cherry layer, and a creamy coconut filling, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give these cherry coconut bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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