Description
These Cherry Coconut Magic Bars are a delightful twist on the classic 7-Layer Bars. They feature a buttery graham cracker crust topped with a luscious blend of shredded coconut, chopped maraschino cherries, and sweetened condensed milk, creating a magical dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 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: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a 9×13-in. baking pan and set aside.
- Mix the crust: In a small bowl, combine the flour, graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and melted butter. Press into the prepared pan.
- Prepare the filling: In another bowl, mix the shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, chopped cherries, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Pour over the crust.
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until lightly browned.
- Cool and chill: Allow to cool on a wire rack for an hour, then refrigerate for at least four hours before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, toast the coconut before adding it to the filling.
- Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Cherry Coconut Magic Bars, Dessert, 7-Layer Bars, Coconut, Cherry, Sweet Treat
