Recipes

[lavendersage]

hi Dr.D

I made your Cherry Coconut Bars over the weekend and they were delicious!...and easy! I shared them with my mom and aunt...they both want the recipe and my mom said that they were addictive! lol

Thank you for sharing your family's favorite... it's a keeper!

this is Dr.D's recipe~

This has always been my favorite. My mom made them every year and still does. I have made them every year as well, since I have been married- nearly 27 years now. They are my son's favorite too- he has already verified that I will be making them when he comes home for Christmas this year! Enjoy!!- Dr.D

Cherry Coconut Bars

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup cold butter (no substitutes)
• FILLING:
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup quartered maraschino cherries
• 1/2 cup flaked coconut

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine flour and confectioners' sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a lightly greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack.
2. For filling, combine the eggs, sugar and vanilla in a bowl. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to the egg mixture. Stir in walnuts, cherries and coconut. Spread over crust. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until firm. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.