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Grandma's Cherry Pecan Bars

This recipe has been passed down by my family. My Grandma used to bake these bars... they are easy to make, delicious and festive in color.

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Grandma's Cherry Pecan Bars

Crust:

  • 1/2 c. butter
  • 1 & 1/4 c. flour
  • 1/4 c. powdered sugar

Mix crust ingredients like a pie crust and pat firmly into a 9"x13" pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 - 20 minutes on center rack in oven. Bake until slightly brown.

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Filling:

  • 2 eggs, well-beaten
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 c. pecans or walnuts
  • 1/2 c. maraschino cherries, chopped
  • 3/4 c. coconut
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/4 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • pinch of salt

Mix filling together with an electric mixer. Pour over crust. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Once cooled, cut into bars.

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