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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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These crumbly treats have a shortbread-like crust and a gooey cherry, coconut and chopped nut filling that makes them a favorite with family and friends.Kathleen Hackford, West Seneca, New York Ingredients:
1 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar |
1/2 cup cold butter |
filling: |
2 eggs |
1 cup sugar |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/4 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
3/4 cup chopped walnuts |
1/2 cup flaked coconut |
1/2 cup quartered maraschino cherries |
Directions:
1. In a bowl, combine flour and confectioners' sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
2. For filling, combine the eggs, sugar and vanilla in a bowl. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add the egg mixture. Stir in nuts, coconut and cherries. Spread over crust. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until firm. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 1 dozen.
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