Best Coconut Cherry Bars Recipes

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CHOCOLATE-CHERRY-COCONUT GRANOLA BARS



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Chewy and delicious no-bake, homemade granola bars. Perfect for breakfast or a power snack. Will keep for 1 to 2 weeks at room temperature, longer if refrigerated.

Provided by Collette Duck

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 ¼ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup puffed rice cereal
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1 cup slivered almonds
1 cup dried tart cherries
⅔ cup honey
½ cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup mini semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with a piece of parchment paper that is large enough to go up all sides of the pan.
  • Combine oats, rice cereal, coconut, almonds, and cherries in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  • Combine honey, peanut butter, brown sugar, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until brown sugar is melted; continue to simmer for 1 minute more. Pour heated mixture into the dry ingredients and stir to fully combine. Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Pour granola into the prepared baking pan and press firmly with a nonstick spatula or lightly oiled hands to tightly compact and distribute evenly throughout.
  • Refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Remove from the refrigerator and slice into 20 equal portions. Tightly wrap individually in plastic wrap or serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 150.4 mg, Sugar 14.9 g

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.

CHERRY COCONUT BARS



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Just another wonderful recipe from Light & Tasty that I adjusted to our taste. Although this recipe does have the coconut in it, the cherry is the most powerful flavor. I would recommend coconut extract, instead of vanilla, if you are going for the coconut taste.

Provided by Jellyqueen

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 1 dozen bars

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons cold butter, cut into cubes
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup quartered maraschino cherry
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • In food processor, mix flour and confectioners' sugar.
  • Add butter and pulse approximately 15 times, or until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
  • Press in to a 9 inch square baking dish that has been sprayed with oil.
  • Bake on 350°F for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • Cool on wire rack.
  • While crust is cooling, combine eggs, sugar and vanilla extract in food processor and blend well.
  • Combine flour, baking powder and salt and add to egg mixture and blend until smooth.
  • Add cherries, nuts and coconut and pulse until just blended.
  • Spread over crust and bake on 350°F for 20-25 minutes or until firm.
  • Refrigerate left overs-- if you have any.

CHERRY COCONUT BARS



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Shortbread-type base with a coconut, nuts, and cherry meringue-type topping

Provided by Marcia

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup butter
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 eggs
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup flaked coconut
½ cup maraschino cherries, quartered

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • With your hands, mix together 1 cup flour, butter and confectioners sugar until smooth. Spread thinly (with fingers) on bottom of 8 x 8 x 2 inch square pan.
  • Bake about 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, lightly beat eggs and stir all remaining ingredients into the eggs. Spread over cooked base and bake about 25 minutes more. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 144.3 mg, Sugar 20.1 g

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

CHEWY COCONUT CHERRY BARS



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This is a very 'tasty & showy' treat, which is a staple on my "Christmas" baking list. Cut into small pieces. That way you can have two without feeling guilty. Don't be put off by the amount of ingredients. This comes together very quickly. Almost too quickly : )

Provided by Diana 2

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 55m

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup shortening, I use Crisco
2 eggs
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup coconut
1 cup maraschino cherry, drained and chopped
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/4 cup shortening, soft
2 cups icing sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 -4 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, oats and brown sugar.
  • Cut in shortening until crumbly.
  • Press into a 9 x 13 pan, and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Beat eggs, brown sugar and almond extract thoroughly.
  • In a separate cup, mix together the flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Add to the egg/sugar mixture and blend well.
  • Stir in the coconut, cherries and pecans.
  • Spread evenly over crust.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until lightly brown.
  • Cool completely before icing.
  • Beat all icing ingredients together until smooth and creamy.
  • Spread or over the baked mixture.
  • Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.7, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 14.3, Sodium 85.9, Carbohydrate 28.7, Fiber 1, Sugar 22.3, Protein 1.8

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..

CHERRY COCONUT BARS



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I don't remember where I came by this recipe, but I know I've been making it for years. It's very good.

Provided by bert2421

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 55m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup flour
1/2 cup butter
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup coconut
1/2 cup quartered cherries

Steps:

  • Mix flour, butter and 3 tbsp sugar until smooth; spread in 8" pan and bake at 350 for 15 minutes.
  • Blend together sugar and eggs; then add flour, baking powder and baking soda.
  • Add vanilla, and the rest of the ingredients.
  • Spread over top of cooked pastry.
  • Bake at 350 for 25 minutes.
  • Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.9, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 34.2, Sodium 119.9, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 13.5, Protein 2.8

BAKED CHERRY COCONUT BARS



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These crumbly treats have a shortbread-like crust and a gooey cherry, coconut and chopped nut filling that makes them a favorite with family and friends.-Kathleen Hackford, West Seneca, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup cold butter
FILLING:
2 eggs
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 sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup quartered maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour and confectioners' sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., For filling, combine the eggs, sugar and vanilla in a bowl. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add the egg mixture. Stir in nuts, coconut and cherries. Spread over crust. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until firm. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts :

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

COCONUT CHERRY BARS



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I enjoy whipping up batches of these by the dozen. Then I fill the decorative tins I collect all year long with the luscious bars and give them as oven-fresh Christmas presents. Everyone loves them!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
3/4 cup cold butter
FILLING:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 jar (10 ounces) red or green maraschino cherries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Combine flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. For filling, combine brown sugar, flour, baking powder, salt; mix in eggs and vanilla. Drain cherries, reserving juice. Chop cherries; fold into batter along with walnuts. Pour over crust. Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool. For frosting, beat butter and sugar in a bowl. Gradually stir in 3-4 tablespoons reserved cherry juice until frosting reaches desired spreading consistency. Frost bars; sprinkle with coconut.

Nutrition Facts :

COCONUT-CHERRY-WHITE CHOCOLATE BARS



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My next-door neighbor is 85 years old and still spends her days in the kitchen! Needless to say, her bars cause quite a stir between the surrounding homes!

Provided by JamesDeansGirl

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 41m

Yield 24 bars, depending on size and shape

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup uncooked quick oats
2 cups white chocolate chips, divided
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
3/4 cup dried cherries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Cream the butter and both sugars with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy.
  • Add the eggs and vanilla; blend until smooth.
  • Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to the butter mixture with the mixer now on low speed.
  • Mix just until blended.
  • Add the oats; stir until combined.
  • Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the white chocolate chips, the coconut, and cherries; beat just until well mixed.
  • Press the dough evenly into an ungreased 15 x 10 jelly-roll pan.
  • Sprinkle the remaining white chocolate chips on top; bake 16-18 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is almost set.
  • Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into diamonds, squares, or strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.2, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 39.9, Sodium 187.1, Carbohydrate 33.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 23, Protein 3.2

MAKEOVER CHERRY COCONUT BARS



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This made over recipe has less than half the fat, saturated fat and cholesterol of the original recipe...plus 32% fewer calories. Yet the thin crust retains its buttery taste and the fruity filling is still sweet and gooey.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • In a food processor, place flour and confectioners' sugar; cover and process until blended. Add butter; cover and pulse 15 times or until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Press into a 9-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., For filling, combine the egg, egg whites, sugar and vanilla in a bowl. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add the egg mixture. Stir in cherries, nuts and coconut. Spread over crust. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until firm. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHERRY CHOCOLATE COCONUT BARS



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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!

Provided by ANNE Hasselbrack @BizzyFoodie

Categories     Other Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup(s) flour
3 tablespoon(s) confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup(s) cold butter
2 - eggs
1 cup(s) sugar
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
1/4 cup(s) flour
1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
3/4 cup(s) chocolate chips
1/2 cup(s) chopped maraschino cherries
1/2 cup(s) flaked coconut

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.

CHERRY COCONUT BARS



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Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups flour
1 cup butter
6 tablespoons powdered sugar
2 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup coconut
1/2 cup flour
1 cup chopped maraschino cherry

Steps:

  • Mix together 1 cup flour, butter and powdered sugar. Mix until smooth. Spread in 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Bake at 350°F for 6 minutes. Beat eggs in mixing bowl and add remaining ingredients, mixing well. Spread over crust. Bake for another 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

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