Swiss Treat

Prep: 20 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Swiss Treat is a delightful cookie bar featuring a rich combination of chocolate chips, coconut, nuts, and maraschino cherries. Crispy, chewy, and bursting with flavor, it's perfect for festive gatherings or a sweet snack that appeals to both kids and adults alike.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup margarine
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1 package chocolate chips
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 small jar maraschino cherries
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped nuts
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

Instructions

  1. Cream margarine until smooth.
  2. Add egg yolk, sugar, and vanilla; beat well.
  3. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture.
  5. Cut cherries into small pieces and fold into the mixture.
  6. Add chopped nuts, chocolate chips, and coconut; mix with hands to form a ball.
  7. Pat the mixture onto a greased or ungreased 10 x 15 x 1-inch cookie sheet.
  8. Use a rolling pin to flatten evenly.
  9. Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes.
  10. Cool, then cut into squares.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

945 kcal 47% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 17.9g 36% DV
Total Fat 58.8g 75% DV
Carbs 81g 29% DV
Fiber 5g 18% DV
Sugar 19g 38% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12581.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 629.3mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 577.8mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 122mcg 14% DV
Vitamin C 9.4mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 2.6mcg 13% DV
Calcium 1615.5mg 100% DV
Iron 8.3mg 46% 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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