Charmin Cherry Bars

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Sweet and chewy chocolatey bars studded with maraschino cherry pieces and coconut, perfect for a quick dessert or snack that satisfies sweet cravings with a hint of tropical flavor.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup sifted flour
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup sifted flour
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries
  • 1/2 cup coconut

Instructions

  1. Sift together 1 cup flour and 1/4 cup powdered sugar; cut in 1/2 cup butter until mixture is coarse.
  2. Press mixture into a 9 x 9-inch ungreased pan to form the crust.
  3. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.
  4. Sift together remaining dry ingredients: 1/4 cup flour, 3/4 cup white sugar, 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt.
  5. Add 2 slightly beaten eggs to the dry mix and stir in 1/2 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries and 1/2 cup coconut.
  6. Spread the batter over the partially cooked crust.
  7. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

928 kcal 46% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.5g 15% DV
Total Fat 53.3g 68% DV
Carbs 114.4g 42% DV
Fiber 6.2g 22% DV
Sugar 61.7g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12417mg 100% DV
Potassium 366.5mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 17mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1% DV
Calcium 1570.8mg 100% DV
Iron 5.9mg 33% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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