Best Chocolate Cherry Coconut Almond Bars Recipes

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CHERRY COCONUT BARS



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I came across these easy maraschino cherry bars while stationed at a Michigan Air Force base in 1964 and have been making the recipe ever since. My children don't think an event is special unless they are part of it. -Marguerite Emery, Orland, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
FILLING:
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup quartered maraschino cherries
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine flour and confectioners' sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a lightly greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack. , For filling, in a small bowl, combine the eggs, sugar and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to the egg mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts, cherries and coconut. Spread over crust. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until firm. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

COCONUT CHERRY ALMOND BARS



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Maraschino cherries, almonds and coconut were made for each other in these sweet and gooey bars.

Provided by Deborah

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350F. Spray an 8×8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Alternately, line the pan with parchment paper or foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the 1 cup flour, butter and powdered sugar until it resembles fine crumbs. Press into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in another medium bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Add in the sugar, flour, vanilla, baking powder and salt and mix until combined. Stir in the almonds, coconut and cherries. Spread over the crust.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

DARK CHOCOLATE CHERRY COCONUT ALMOND OAT BARS



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These Dark Chocolate Cherry Coconut Almond Oat Bars are a no-bake, naturally sweetened treat, perfect for summer. The base is made with oats, coconut, almonds, dried cherries, almond butter, and honey! The base gets topped with melted dark chocolate, fresh cherries, chopped almonds, coconut flakes, and sea salt! I love eating these cold, straight out of the fridge for an afternoon snack or healthier dessert!

Provided by Molly | Spices in My DNA

Categories     Dessert     Dessert/Snack     Snack

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
3/4 cup raw almonds
1/2 cup coconut flakes
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup Sprouts Organic Almond Butter
1/3 cup honey*
6 ounces Sprouts 72% dark chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon coconut oil
fresh red cherries, pitted and halved, for decorating
flaked coconut, for decorating
chopped raw almonds, for decorating
flaky sea salt, for decorating

Steps:

  • To a food processor, add the oats, almonds, coconut, cinnamon, and salt. Pulse until mixture is fine, almost flour-like. Add the dried cherries, almond butter, and honey, and pulse again until mixture is completely combined, and forms a "dough". If mixture seems too dry, add another tablespoon or two of honey or almond butter, or a handful of dried cherries. If it seems too wet, add another handful of oats.
  • Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper. Firmly press oat mixture into the bottom of the pan into an even layer. Set aside.
  • Add chopped chocolate to a microwave safe bowl, and microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in between each. Be careful not to overheat, or else your chocolate will seize up! Mine took about 1½ minutes. Once chocolate is melted, add the coconut oil and stir until completely melted.
  • Spread melted chocolate evenly over the oat layer. Decorate with halved cherries, flaked coconut, almonds, and generous pinches of flaky sea salt. Freeze for 20-30 minutes, or until chocolate layer is set.
  • Using a sharp knife (I like to run mine under hot water first to warm it up!), cut into 12 bars. (Sometimes I like to cut them into even smaller, more bite sized pieces for a grab-and-go treat or smaller snack!)
  • Bars will keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 weeks!

COCONUT CHERRY BARS



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Take a break from chocolate and make these cheery cherry bars.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 55 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE CHERRY COCONUT ALMOND BARS



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I love chocolate covered cherries, and chocolate coconut candy. I thought. " why not combine them in a cookie bar". I combined a chocolate crust with cherries, coconut and almonds. Then the bar is coated with chocolate. They are a big hit with my family. They are definatly a chocolaty treat. It is a great holiday dessert. The...

Provided by Nor Mac

Categories     Chocolate

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 c graham cracker crumbs
1/3 c powdered sugar
1/2 c unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 c plus 2 tb butter melted
1 can(s) 14 ounce condensed milk
3/4 c sliced almonds
3/4 c flaked coconut
10-15 oz marachino cherries drained and chopped
1 c dark or semi sweet chocolate chips
2 tsp shortening
extra sliced almonds and coconut for garnish if desired.

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350°. Grease a 9 x 13" baking pan well. You may also parchment line the pan. Make sure to grease before lining with the parchment. Set baking pan aside.
  • 2. drain the marachino cherries. Cut maraschino cherries into pieces aproximately 4 pieces per cherry. Place Cherry pieces between paper towels and squeeze out as much juice as possible.
  • 3. Pour the can of condensed milk evenly over crust in pan. Sprinkle the almonds, and coconut over the condensed milk. Sprinkle with the chopped Cherries last. Pat down the mixture with your hands.
  • 4. Place in 350°oven. Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until side edges are turning golden brown. Remove from oven.
  • 5. Place chocolate chips in a bowl with the shortening. Cook on high for one minute. Stop microwave and Stir well. Place back in microwave for approximately 30 to 60 more seconds. Stir mixture again until completely melted. Drizzle mixture over the cookie bars. You can make a design or you can spread the chocolate completely over-the-top. You may garnish the top with sliced almonds and coconut at this point if desired. Place in the fridge until the chocolate sets up. Store outside of refrigeration. Cut into bars and enjoy..

CHOCOLATE-COCONUT BARS



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These decadent bars are inspired by Hello Dollies, a popular Southern dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield Makes 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups finely ground cookies (12 ounces), such as graham crackers or chocolate wafers, or a combination
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup pecan pieces
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chunks
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly splash a 15-by-10-inch rimmed baking sheet evenly with water, then line with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, stir together cookie crumbs, sugar, and butter until combined. Evenly press onto bottom and up sides of prepared baking sheet. Bake, rotating halfway through, until firm, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; cool, about 20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle cooled crust evenly with pecans and chocolate. Pour condensed milk over the top, spreading to cover completely (do not let it drip over the edges). Sprinkle with coconut.
  • Bake until coconut is toasted, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to rack; cool completely. Trim edges, if desired, and cut into equal-size bars.

CHERRY ALMOND CHOCOLATE CLUSTERS



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Yield 12 clusters

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup toasted almonds, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped
6 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, toss together the almonds and the cherries. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
  • Melt half the chocolate in the top of a double boiler over slightly simmering water, over the lowest possible heat, stirring frequently. Make sure the water is not touching the top pan. Remove the double boiler from the heat and stir in the rest of the chocolate. Remove the top pan with the chocolate in it, gently wipe the bottom of it and set it aside for a moment. Replace the simmering water in the bottom pan with warm tap water. Put the pan of melted chocolate on top of the warm water. This will keep the chocolate at the right temperature while you make the clusters.
  • Stir the fruit-nut mixture into the chocolate. Spoon out heaping tablespoon-sized clusters of the chocolate mixture onto the baking sheet about 1-inch apart. Put them in the refrigerator to set for 15 minutes. Store and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calorie, Fat 10 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 5 milligrams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fiber 2.5 grams, Protein 3.5 grams

CHEWY CHOCOLATE-CHERRY BARS



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Colorful dried cherries and pistachios star in this take on seven-layer bars. To switch it up even more, try cinnamon or chocolate graham cracker crumbs instead of plain and substitute pecans or walnuts for the pistachios. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1-1/2 cups dried cherries
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup pistachios, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix cracker crumbs and butter. Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. In a large bowl, mix the remaining ingredients until blended; carefully spread over crust., Bake 25-28 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 77mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

EASY COCONUT CHERRY BARS



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Looking for a dessert made using Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ cake mix? Then check out these distinctive almond, coconut and cherry bars - a tasty treat.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box (1 lb 2.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
3/4 cup cold butter
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup sliced almonds
2/3 cup cherry preserves (from 12-oz jar)
1/3 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 8-inch square pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, place cake mix. Cut in butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through mix in opposite directions), until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Set aside 3/4 cup crumb mixture. Add egg to remaining crumb mixture in bowl, stirring just until blended. Press mixture in bottom of pan. Bake 15 minutes or until light golden brown around edges.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix coconut, almonds and reserved crumb mixture; set aside. In small microwavable bowl, microwave preserves on High 45 to 60 seconds or until warm and slightly melted. Stir in dried cherries and almond extract. Spoon warm preserves over partially baked crust. Sprinkle with reserved coconut mixture.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until golden. Cool on cooling rack 1 hour. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 25 g, TransFat 0 g

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