Cherry Coconut Bars

1 cup flour

1 cube butter

¼ cup sugar

Cut in butter, flour and sugar with a pastry blender until particles formed are the size of a pea.  Turn in 9 x 9 baking pan, pressing firmly with back of spoon into a even layer.  Bake 25 minutes in a pre-heated 350 degree oven.

2 slightly beaten eggs

1 cup sugar

¼ cup flour

½ tsp baking powder

½ cup cherries (quartered or smaller)

¼ tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla

¾ cup chopped nuts

½ cup coconut

Blend ingredients and mix well.  Spread evening in baked crust.  Return to oven and continue baking 30 minutes.  Cool completely before cutting.