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Coconut Cherry Almond Bars

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Maraschino cherries, almonds and coconut were made for each other in these sweet and gooey Coconut Cherry Almond Bars.

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If you love coconut and cherry, you’ll have to try these Coconut Cherry Cupcakes next!

Coconut Cherry Almond Bar on pink fabric.

I wanted to make sure you all had plenty of sweet treats to make for your loved ones. So this week is officially being deemed “Sweets For Your Sweet Week.” I’ve got 5 all new sweet treats that would be perfect for Valentine’s Day. (Although Tuesday I have a main dish for you – that’s why I’m starting on Sunday!)

Up first, these Coconut Cherry Almond Bars. When I think of Valentine’s Day, of course I think of red velvet, but I also think of anything red, pink and chocolate. And candy.

Cherries definitely fall into that red/pink category. And I have a thing for maraschino cherries. We always have them on hand. So any sweet treat with maraschino cherries in it will go to the top of my “want” list.

I have to be honest – when I first took these out of the oven, I didn’t have the highest hopes for them. But I was happily surprised when I bit into one and immediately fell in love.

You’ll want to cut these small, because they are sweet, but the combination of cherries, coconut and almonds is just spot on. These are definitely a treat that your sweetheart will love!!

Coconut Cherry Almond Bar with a bite taken from it.

More Cherry Desserts

Chocolate Covered Cherry Delights
Banana Split Bars
Cherry Chip Cake with Fluffy Frosting

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Coconut Cherry Almond Bars

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Author: Deborah Harroun
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 24 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
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Maraschino cherries, almonds and coconut were made for each other in these sweet and gooey Coconut Cherry Almond Bars.

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Filling

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1/2 cup maraschino cherries drained and chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spray an 8×8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Alternately, line the pan with parchment paper or foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the flour, butter and powdered sugar until it resembles fine crumbs. Press into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes.
    1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • Meanwhile, in another medium bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Add in the sugar, flour, vanilla, baking powder and salt and mix until combined. Stir in the almonds, coconut and cherries. Spread over the crust.
    2 eggs, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup sliced almonds, 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut, 1/2 cup maraschino cherries
  • Bake until golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Recipe Notes:

adapted from Betty Crocker
Keywords: almond bars, cherry bars

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  1. Heather of Kitchen Concoctions says

    I had a sneaking suspicion you were writing a cookbook! So excited to hear that you are and that it is a red velvet theme; that is perfect for you! Can’t wait to get my hands on your book, love me some red velvet and you have had some awesome red velvet recipes here on the blog in the past! A BIG CONGRATS to you!!!!!!!

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  4. Chels R. says

    OH MY GOODNESS! DEBORAH!!!! I am so so excited and proud of you!!!! Congratulations! I cannot wait to own a copy of it! This is just fantastic! As well was these delightful bars. Cherry and Almond together is a perfect combination. I love the addition of coconut. Perfect!

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  7. Joanne says

    !!! I can’t believe you managed to keep this a secret for so long!! And I’m SO excited for you. And for that cookbook. I am slightly red velvet obsessed.

    But I also love cherries so these bars are an acceptable substitute. 😛

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