Chewy Cherry Coconut Bars

[Ol-blue]

These bars are soft and chewy and packed full of flavor.
Enjoy! Debbie

CHEWY CHERRY COCONUT BARS

CRUST
1 cup(s) BUTTER; Softened.
1 cup(s) SUGAR
1 EGG
2 cup(s) FLOUR

TOPPING
1 1/2 cup(s) COCONUT
2 EGGS; Slightly Beaten.
1 teaspoon(s) SUGAR
1 cup(s) CHERRY PRESERVES
1/4 cup(s) BUTTER; Melted.
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For crust: In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
Add the egg and mix well.
Mix in the flour and mix well.
With lightly floured fingers, pat crust into a greased 13 x 9 pan.
Spread preserves evenly over the crust.

For topping: In a small bowl, add eggs and slightly beat them with a fork.
Add coconut, 1 teaspoon sugar and melted butter and mix well.
Drop coconut topping by spoonfuls over preserves and carefully spread out.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until coconut is a light golden brown.

Cool completely and cut into squares.
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[Maverick2272]

Ut-oh, don't show these to Suzi!! LOL they look decedent!

 

[suziquzie]

HEY I HEARD THAT!!!
I found 'em anyway.
Thanks I LOVE coconut and cherry Ol Blue!

 

[Ol-blue]

LOL...Maverick2272. I think she found it. Enjoy! Debbie

You are welcome suziqzie, You are going to love these then.

 

[expatgirl]

I need to quit opening your postings, Ol Blue, because when I do I gain 5 pounds just reading it and can't keep my mouth from salivating. These look scrumptious (you take gorgeous photos) as I can't resist cherry anything. Now I know what I'm going to be making for guests next weekend as I can find both cherry preserves and coconut here and it will be such a change from my regular boring desserts.

 

[Maverick2272]

I noticed that too, she has a great eye for photography!
And yes, she has me watching the scale like a hawk too!

 

[expatgirl]

So true, so true, Maverick!

 

[Ol-blue]

Thanks you two...You are to kind. Thanks, Debbie

 

[Domestic Goddess]

OMG Debbie, these bars look so yummy! Thank you for posting the recipe!
Next time I go to town, I am picking up a couple jars of those cherry preserves, as I want to make these these bars, and have extra preserves on hand so I can make your delicious tasting Cherry Pork Chops once again.

 

[pdswife]

Hubby would LOVE these... I'll make him a batch next times he's a grump.

 

[suziquzie]

why wait til he's a grump??

 

[pdswife]

Because..that's when he needs cheering up.

 

[Ol-blue]

Thanks Domestic Goddess, I hope you enjoy these bars as much as you did the pork chops. Enjoy! Debbie

LOL...pbswife, This should cure any grump problem. Enjoy! Debbie

 

[texasgirl]

oh man, I'm going to have to stop looking at your threads!! I gain 5 lbs each time. Those look absolutely wonderful!!

 

[Ol-blue]

oh man, I'm going to have to stop looking at your threads!! I gain 5 lbs each time. Those look absolutely wonderful!!

I know what you mean. Try baking them and not eating them. It's hard to do.

 

[Domestic Goddess]

Debbie, I made these bars yesterday, ate a few last night, and ate a few this morning to go w/my cup of coffee.
Boy were these ever good!

Debbie, when I made these, I did add a bit more of the preserves (1/3 cup more). I also think these bars taste best when chilled in the fridge overnight. It helps to firm them up. Thank you Debbie for this wonderful bar recipe.
I will enjoy making them again.

 

[texasgirl]

Thanks DG for that update!!

 

[Barbara L]

I don't know how I missed these the first time around, but I am so glad it was brought back up! I have to try these soon!!!

Barbara

 

[sattie]

Oh yum Debbie!!!! Copied and saved!

 

[Hoot]

Thanks for the recipe!!!
I made these this morning. There were no cherries in the house so I substituted whole berry cranberry sauce. It met with approval from everyone here!!
Thanks!!