Coconut Cherry Bars

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves: 40 Cuisine: American

Coconut Cherry Bars are delightful sweet treats combining the richness of chocolate, the tartness of maraschino cherries, and the tropical crunch of coconut and nuts. Perfect for parties, picnics, or a satisfying homemade dessert, they offer a chewy, chocolaty bite with vibrant fruit and nut flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup margarine
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 1/2 cups sifted flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts
  • 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries
  • 2/3 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 (6 oz.) package chocolate bits

Instructions

  1. Spread the prepared dough in a greased jelly roll pan.
  2. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 25 minutes.
  3. Cool slightly, then cut into 40 bars.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

888 kcal 44% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.8g 18% DV
Total Fat 44.2g 57% DV
Carbs 106.8g 39% DV
Fiber 5.4g 19% DV
Sugar 26.2g 52% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12584.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 536.3mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 65.3mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 17mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 1581.5mg 100% DV
Iron 6.3mg 35% DV

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

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