CHERRY SQUARES

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A scrumptious coconut crust complements cherry pie filling in these quick-to-fix squares. Try them the next time you're entertaining a friend or two for coffee. -Mildred Schwartzentruber, Tavistock, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling

Steps:

In a bowl, combine first four ingredients. Press half the mixture into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Top with the pie filling and sprinkle with remaining crumbs. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 17g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.