Cherry Coconut Bars Recipe
Deliciously sweet and coconutty cherry bars that are perfect for dessert or as a snack anytime!
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1.5 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup maraschino cherries drained and chopped
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the shredded coconut, maraschino cherries, and pecans.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into bars.
Notes
For a more festive look, top the bars with some additional chopped cherries and coconut flakes before baking.