Chewy Coconut Bars

• 1/2 c. diet margarine
• 2 eggs
• 18 packets Equal
• 1/4 tsp. maple flavoring
• 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/2 c. chopped walnuts
• 1/2 c. raisins
• 1 c. flaked coconut
• 1 packet Equal
• 5 maraschino cherries, sliced

1. Place margarine in a 1-cup glass measure; microwave on High (100%) for 1 minute, or until melted.
2. Beat eggs in medium bowl until light and fluffy.
3. To the eggs, add 18 packets Equal, maple flavoring, flour, baking powder and vanilla.
4. Add margarine; blend thoroughly.
5. Stir in nuts, raisins and coconut.
6. Pour into an 8-inch square microwave-safe baking dish.
7. Microwave on High for 6 to 8 minutes (check after 6 minutes).
8. Sprinkle with 1 packet of Equal.
9. Bars will firm as they cool.
10. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
11. Top with cherry slices.
12. Yields 25 bars.

margarine, eggs, packets equal, maple flavoring, allpurpose, baking powder, vanilla extract, walnuts, raisins, flaked coconut, packet equal, maraschino cherries

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=456970 (may not work)