Bars with a shortbread-like base and topped with frosting and coconut.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ½ cup flaked coconut
- 1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Step 2
Mix together flour, white sugar and butter or margarine. Mix until crumbly. Press into a 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
Step 3
Beat eggs, sugar, salt, baking powder, and vanilla. Drain and chop cherries, reserving liquid. Stir chopped cherries, nuts, and coconut into egg mixture. Pour on top of crust.
Step 4
Bake 25 min. Cool.
Step 5
Combine 1 teaspoon butter and 1 cup confectioner's sugar with enough liquid from cherries until spreadable. Frost bars. Sprinkle with coconut when icing is set.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 24 | |
Calories 217 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat10g | 13% |
Saturated Fat6g | 29% |
Cholesterol36mg | 12% |
Sodium128mg | 6% |
Total Carbohydrate30g | 11% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 3% |
Total Sugars19g | |
Protein2g | |
Calcium23mg | 2% |
Iron1mg | 4% |
Potassium55mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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