Coconut Cherry Bars

Coconut Cherry Bars

  • 15 Minutes Prep1 Hour 15 Minutes Total
  • 30 Servings
  • 110 Calories per Serving
Take a break from chocolate and make these cheery cherry bars.

Ingredient List

  • 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

Preparation

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 8- or 9-inch square pan.
  2. 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.
  3. In medium bowl, beat eggs. Stir in remaining ingredients. Spread over baked layer.
  4. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 5 rows.

Tips

  • Cut the bars into mini squares for a dessert buffet.

Nutrition Information

Daily Values (Amount per serving)

Total Fat 6g 9%, Saturated Fat 2g 11%, Cholesterol 20mg 7%, Sodium 55mg 2%, Potassium 30mg 1%, Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%, Dietary Fiber 0g 0%, Vitamin A 2%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 2%, Vitamin D 0%, Vitamin E 0%, Thiamin 4%, Riboflavin 2%, Niacin 0%, Vitamin B6 0%, Folic Acid 2%, Vitamin B12 0%, Pantothenic Acid 0%, Phosphorus 2%, Magnesium 0%, Zinc 0%, Selenium 4%, Copper 4%, Manganese 8%

Other Nutrients (Amount per serving)

Calories 110, Calories from Fat 50, Trans Fat 0g, Monounsaturated Fat 1 1/2g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 1/2g, Soluble Fiber 0g, Insoluble Fiber 0g, Sugars 9g, Protein 1g, Beta-Carotene 0%, Omega-3 280g, Carbohydrate Choice 1, Starch 1/2, Fruit 0, Other Carbohydrate 1/2, Skim Milk 0, Low-Fat Milk 0, Milk 0, Vegetable 0, Very Lean Meat 0, Lean Meat 0, Medium-Fat Meat 0, High-Fat Meat 0, Fat 1