Ingredients for Chewy Coconut Cherry Bars
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ cups packed light brown sugar
- Rolled Oats
- ½ cup shortening
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- Maraschino Cherry
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- Icing Sugar
- Milk
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How to Make Chewy Coconut Cherry Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 cup rolled oats, and ¾ cup packed light brown sugar.
- Cut in ½ cup shortening using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, beat 2 large eggs, ¾ cup packed light brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon almond extract until light and fluffy.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained, and ½ cup chopped pecans.
- Spread the coconut-cherry mixture evenly over the baked crust.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is lightly golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let cool completely in the pan before frosting.
- For the icing: Beat together ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, 2 cups powdered sugar, and 2-4 tablespoons milk until smooth and creamy. Add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Spread the icing evenly over the cooled bars.
- Cut into squares and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
3 g
Sugar
89g
Fat
15g
Carbs
9g
