How to make a Cherry Coconut Bar for a Valentine dessert

Valentine's Day, one of my favor holidays. It's just not long enough, it should be celebrated at least a week long. A week long celebration event of love would do us all some good. Here is a wonderfully, delightful dessert that would warm anyone heart. Try making a big batch to give to neighbors, co-workers, family and friends. Maybe you can send some overseas to your favor service men or women. I have to warn you, once you start making them and giving them away everyone will want some. So make as many as you like you will be glad that you did.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Crust
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• Filling
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• tesp baking powder
• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained and quartered
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

1. Preheat oven to 350F

2. To prepare crust, combine flour, powdered sugar and butter in a medium bowl, mix well. Press into an 8 inc square baking dish. Bake 20 to 25 mins until lightly golden

3. To prepare filling, combine all ingredients in a large bowl, mix well. Spoon on top of crust and spread evenly.

4. Bake 20 to 25 mins until golden brown. Cool complely on a wire rack before cutting. Makes 16 bars.

Tips & Warnings

• If you don't like cherries try using blueberries or strawberries.

[eac913]

on 10/11/2009 This sounds delicious. I am not going to wait until valentine's day to make this. I love cherries and coconuts. 5*

[scooter1]

on 9/17/2009 Mmm Mmmm Good! Great recipe! 5* and a recommendation.