Cherry Coconut Walnut Bars

Cherry Coconut Walnut Bars! This vegetarian American treat features a buttery shortbread base topped with a luscious mixture of maraschino cherries, crunchy walnuts, and flaked coconut, all finished with a cherry-infused frosting. Ideal for those with gluten, dairy, nut, and egg allergies, these bars are a delightful addition to any dessert table.

Rich in flavor and texture, they are perfect for parties, picnics, or a cozy night in. Easily accessible through EasyChef Pro, you can create these bars with our convenient shopping list feature, ensuring the lowest cost per serving.

Get ready to impress your friends and family with these Cherry Coconut Walnut Bliss Bars—your next favorite dessert awaits!

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Serving Size: 24

Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Overview

Cherry Walnut Bars are a delightful treat featuring a shortbread-like base topped with a sweet cherry, walnut, and coconut mixture, finished with a cherry-infused frosting. Perfect for dessert lovers who enjoy a combination of textures and flavors.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Gluten, Dairy, Nuts, Eggs

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

• 2.25 Cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 Cups white sugar
• 1 Cup butter, softened
• 2 Whole eggs
• 1 Cup packed brown sugar
• 0.5 Teaspoon salt
• 0.5 Teaspoon baking powder
• 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 Cup walnuts, chopped
• 0.5 Cup coconut, flaked
• 1 4 Ounces jar maraschino cherries, drained
• 1 Teaspoon butter
• 1 Cup confectioners' sugar

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
2. In a bowl, mix together the flour, white sugar, and softened butter until the mixture is crumbly. Press this mixture into a 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
3. In another bowl, beat the eggs, brown sugar, salt, baking powder, and vanilla extract together.
4. Drain and chop the maraschino cherries, reserving the liquid. Stir the chopped cherries, walnuts, and coconut into the egg mixture. Pour this mixture over the baked crust.
5. Bake for an additional 25 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
6. For the frosting, combine 1 teaspoon of butter and 1 cup of confectioners' sugar with enough reserved cherry liquid to make the mixture spreadable.
7. Frost the cooled bars and sprinkle with additional coconut if desired. Allow the icing to set before serving.

Enjoy these Cherry Walnut Bars as a sweet treat for any occasion!