COCONUT CHERRY BARS

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I enjoy whipping up batches of these by the dozen. Then I fill the decorative tins I collect all year long with the luscious bars and give them as oven-fresh Christmas presents. Everyone loves them!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
3/4 cup cold butter
FILLING:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 jar (10 ounces) red or green maraschino cherries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Combine flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. For filling, combine brown sugar, flour, baking powder, salt; mix in eggs and vanilla. Drain cherries, reserving juice. Chop cherries; fold into batter along with walnuts. Pour over crust. Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool. For frosting, beat butter and sugar in a bowl. Gradually stir in 3-4 tablespoons reserved cherry juice until frosting reaches desired spreading consistency. Frost bars; sprinkle with coconut.

Nutrition Facts :

Kashis Saddle
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I love the chewiness of these bars. They're the perfect texture.


Micah Paiz
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These bars are so moist and flavorful. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Md Kan
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I'm not usually a fan of coconut, but these bars were amazing! The coconut and cherry flavors were a perfect combination.


Khem Pahim
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These bars are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Juan Gabriel JR
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Ndumiso Zondo
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These bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and everyone loves them.


Joe Eaton
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to follow and the bars always turn out great.


Abdiaziz Ali
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I made these bars with gluten-free flour and they turned out great! They were just as delicious as the original recipe.


Mohaxf17 00
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These bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but other than that they were great. I will try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Zainudin zaki
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I've made these bars several times now and they are always a favorite. They are so moist and flavorful. My family loves them.


Sahzla Sahzla
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These bars were so easy to make and they turned out perfect! I love the combination of coconut and cherry.


Tyesha Renfro
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I made these bars for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


house of eriggma comedy
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These coconut cherry bars were a hit! They were easy to make and so delicious. The coconut and cherry flavors were a perfect combination.