Pineapple-Cherry Squares

• 2/3 c. pecan shortbread cookie crumbs
• 1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened
• 1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
• 2 eggs at room temperature
• 1 c. whipping cream
• 1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple, drained
• 1/2 c. chopped maraschino cherries, drained
• 1/2 c. chopped pecans
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 3/4 c. shredded coconut
• 9 maraschino cherries with stems

1. Spread crumbs evenly in a 9 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
2. In a small mixer bowl at medium speed, beat butter or margarine until fluffy.
3. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until creamy.
4. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Carefully spread mixture over crumbs.

pecan shortbread cookie crumbs, butter, powdered sugar, eggs, whipping cream, pineapple, maraschino cherries, pecans, vanilla extract, shredded coconut, maraschino cherries

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=644808 (may not work)