Cherry Coconut Bars
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes to 5 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars
Description
🍒 Experience the delightful mix of sweet cherries and crunchy coconut in these festive bars, perfect for any celebration.
🥥 Enjoy these chewy and flavorful bars that provide a nostalgic taste of homemade comfort.
Ingredients
– 1 cup sugar
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1 cup butter
– 2 eggs
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 cup milk
Instructions
1-Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2-Prepare the Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
3-Pour the Batter: Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
4-Bake the Cake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5-Cool the Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
🥥 Use unsweetened coconut to reduce overall sweetness and adjust sugar levels to taste.
📦 Keep in an airtight container to maintain freshness, and enjoy them chilled.
📜 Line the baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal and cutting.
- Prep Time: 15 to 20 minutes
- Chilling Time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 35 to 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Cherry Coconut Bars, Easy Homemade Treats, Festive Dessert, Chewy Bars