COCONUT CHERRY TREATS

Coconut Cherry Treats image

-Margaret Multhouf, Duncan, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 8 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter, softened
4-1/2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
FILLING:
1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons chopped almonds
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup maraschino cherries, quartered

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the flour, butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Press into a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until set., For filling, in a small bowl, combine the egg, sugar, flour, vanilla, baking powder and salt. Stir in the almonds, coconut and cherries. Spread over crust. , Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 15 minutes on a wire rack. Cut into squares while still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.