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

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