Cherry Coconut Magic Bars
These Cherry Coconut Magic Bars are a twist on the classic 7-Layer Bars. They're a sweet and fruity treat that will disappear in seconds.
Servings: 24 bars
Equipment
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- ⅔ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter melted
For the filling
- 4 cups unsweetened finely shredded coconut
- 2 cans sweetened condensed milk 14 ounces each
- 2 jars maraschino cherries, drained and chopped 10 ounces each
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a 9x13-in. baking pan and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together the flour, graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the melted butter.
- Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- In a separate bowl, combine all the filling ingredients until well combined. Pour the mixture over the crust in the baking pan.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack for one hour.
- Cover and refrigerate the pan for at least four hours before cutting them into bars.
Notes
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 237mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 335IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 1mg
