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.

Tamtam Fic
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I've never made cherry coconut bars before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.


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


Mohammed Dybala
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I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Anna Turner
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These bars are so easy to make and they're always a hit. I love the way the coconut and cherries bake up together.


Gasefele Seithamo
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I love the way the coconut and cherries complement each other in these bars. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Jana aboubakr
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These bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Keegan Daylight
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious they were.


Hidayat Rahmani
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These bars are so moist and flavorful. The cherry-coconut combination is perfect.


Danger Boss (Danger Boss)
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I've never made cherry coconut bars before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.


Ubaid ansari
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The coconut adds a nice touch of flavor.


Mukesh yadav Yadav
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I made these bars for my family and they loved them. They said they were the best cherry coconut bars they'd ever had.


Abi C singstar
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These bars are so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use fresh or frozen cherries.


Lochie McClay
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I've made these bars several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Matthew bowman
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These bars are the perfect summer treat. They're light and refreshing, and the cherry-coconut flavor is irresistible.


Rami Ror
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes. Everyone loved them!


shotodall gain
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These bars are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect.


Lazarus Smith
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I love the combination of cherries and coconut in these bars. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Lamickah Aliyah Naidoo
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These cherry coconut bars were a hit at my party. They were so easy to make and they tasted delicious. I will definitely be making them again!


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