| Christmas Cherry Date Bars
CRUMB MIXTURE:
1 cup of flour
1/2 cup of margarine, softened
1/4 cup of sugar
FILLING:
3/4 cup of sugar
1/2 cup of flour
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla
1/2 cup of flaked coconut
1/4 cup each of red and green cherries
1/4 teaspoon of salt
3/4 cup of chopped dates
1/2 cup of chopped pecans |
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Combine all crumb mix ingredients until crumbly. Press into ungreased 9 inch square pan. Bake at 350ºF. for 15 minutes. Combine all filling ingredients except dates, coconut, pecans and cherries. Beat until well mixed. Stir in remaining ingredients. Pour over hot crust. Bake at 350ºF. for 20 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely before cutting. |
