Homemade Merry Cherry Bars

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup chopped nuts
• 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, quartered

1. In a large bowl, combine flour and confectioners' sugar; cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pat into a greased 11x7-in. baking pan. Bake at 375u0b0 for 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, baking powder and salt. Add eggs and vanilla. Fold in nuts, coconut and cherries; spread over crust.
3. Bake at 375u0b0 for 17-22 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool before cutting.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/homemade-merry-cherry-bars/ (may not work)