Cherry Coconut Bars Recipe
Indulge in the delightful combination of cherry and coconut with these scrumptious Cherry Coconut Bars. A buttery graham cracker crust supports a luscious layer of sweetened shredded coconut mixed with maraschino cherries, all held together with a base of condensed milk. Perfect for any occasion, these bars are a treat for your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cherry Coconut Topping:
- 4 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 28 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees and spray a 9×13 baking dish with baking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine butter, graham cracker crumbs, and brown sugar. Add flour, baking powder, and salt, mix until just combined.
- Press mixture into the bottom of the baking dish.
- In the same bowl, mix coconut, condensed milk, vanilla, and almond extract. Pat dry and chop maraschino cherries, then gently mix into coconut topping.
- Spread mixture over graham cracker crust.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until slightly browned.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cherry Coconut Bars, Dessert, Coconut, Graham Cracker, Sweet Treat
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