Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 c. flour
  • 1/4 c. powdered sugar
  • 1/2 c. butter or oleo
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1/2 c. maraschino cherries, minced
  • 1/2 c. flaked coconut
  • 1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Method

  • Combine 1 cup flour and powdered sugar.
  • Cut in butter.
  • Press mixture in bottom of ungreased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
  • Bake at 350° for 10 minutes.
  • Combine sugar, 1/4 cup flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Add eggs.
  • Blend well.
  • Fold in remaining ingredients. Spread this mixture over the partially baked dough.
  • Return to oven.
  • Bake at 350° for 25 or 30 minutes.
  • Cool and cut in bars. Yield: 24 bars.