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

Ingredients

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