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cherry chocolate coconut bars

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Recipe by
ANNE Hasselbrack
@BizzyFoodie
Edgewater, MD

Original recipe uses chopped walnuts in place of the chips. I prefer the chips. Also, the filling will be spread very thin. It may not look like there is going to be enough to cover the crust, but it will, and they bake up, so it's all good!

yield 20 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For cherry chocolate coconut bars

  • 1 c
    flour
  • 3 Tbsp
    confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 c
    cold butter
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1/4 c
    flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 3/4 c
    chocolate chips
  • 1/2 c
    chopped maraschino cherries
  • 1/2 c
    flaked coconut

How To Make cherry chocolate coconut bars

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350. Spray or lightly grease a 13x9x2 inch baking pan. In bowl or food processor, combine 1 C flour, confectioners sugar, and cut in butter until crumbly. Spread evenly in pan and press down. Bake 10-12 minutes, until lightly browned. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • 2
    Combine eggs, sugar and vanilla in a bowl, then add flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in chips, cherries and coconut. Spread over crust. Bake 20-25 minutes, until firm. Cool, and then cut into bars.
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