Maraschino Cherry Surprise Bars

1 Cup Flour
1/2 Cup Butter
5 Tbsps. Powdered sugar
2 Eggs Beaten
1/2 Tsp. Baking powder
1/4 Tsp. Salt
1 Cup Sugar
1 Tsp. Vanilla

1/4 Cup Flour
3/4 Cup Chopped nuts
1/2 Cup Coconut, flaked
1/2 Cup Maraschino cherries, chopped
1 Pkg. (Small) Chocolate chips

Mix the 1 cup of flour with the butter and powdered sugar, until mixture is well blended and smooth. Spread very thin in a 8″ x 8″ pan (you may have to press with your fingers). Bake at 350° for twenty minutes or until pale brown.

Combine the remaining ingredients and spread over the base and bake at 350° for an additional 25 minutes. Cool and cut into bars.

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