SWISS TREAT BARS

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Preferred at our house come Christmas, these scrumptious squares get gobbled up quickly! With the mix of chocolate, nuts, cherries and coconut, there's plenty of flavor in each tempting bite. -Fern Vacca, Ventura, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup finely chopped nuts
1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Fold in the chocolate chips, nuts, cherries and coconut (mixture will be thick). , Press into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack before cutting.

Nutrition Facts :

Azhar Mushtaq
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The bars were a bit crumbly, but the flavor was great. I think I'll try pressing the crust into the pan more firmly next time.


Shan Simiyu
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I found these bars to be a bit too sweet for my taste. I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Leanel Potgieter
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These bars are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and satisfying.


Dimitrios Tsakos
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I love the combination of chocolate, graham cracker, and coconut. It's a classic flavor combination that never gets old.


Prakati Puri
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These bars are so rich and decadent, they're perfect for a special occasion.


Elaine Picot
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I used dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet chocolate chips and they turned out great!


Abbas Aziz
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I added some chopped nuts to the crust for a little extra crunch.


Mason Mod
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover graham crackers.


Tushar Chand
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I love that these bars can be made ahead of time. They're perfect for busy weeknights.


Raja zain Janjua
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These bars are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


king MUNNA
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The bars were a bit crumbly, but the flavor was great. I think I'll try pressing the crust into the pan more firmly next time.


Najibnayel afghan
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I found these bars to be a bit too sweet for my taste. I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Charne Williams
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These bars are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and satisfying.


Leronie mark
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I love the contrast between the sweet, gooey filling and the crunchy graham cracker crust.


Mubarak Haruna
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These bars are so rich and decadent, they're perfect for a special occasion.


Nour Zobi
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of chocolate, graham cracker, and coconut is irresistible.


Harith Krishmindh
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These Swiss Treat Bars were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and tasted delicious.