Description
Delicious cherry coconut squares that are perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh pitted cherries, chopped
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter with sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and shredded coconut. Gradually fold this mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in chopped cherries, then pour the batter into the prepared dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Ensure the cherries are properly pitted before chopping.
- Let the squares cool completely in the pan for easier cutting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg