Cherry Coconut Treats Recipe
"My great-grandmother created this recipe more than 100 years ago, so it's made many appearances at family parties. Make the treats even more fun for the holidays by using both red and green maraschino cherries. —Anne Mullen, Windsor, Ontario..."
INGREDIENTS
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1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup graham cracker crumbs
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2/3 cup packed brown sugar
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup butter, melted
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FILLING:
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4 cups finely shredded unsweetened coconut
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2 cans (14 ounces each) sweetened condensed milk
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2 jars (10 ounces each) maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon almond extract
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