Almond Cherry Bars

By oakleyj

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp almond extract
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 cups chocolate chips
• 1 cup maraschino cherries, coarsly chopped
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut

Preparation

Step 1

In large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and almond extract. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir into creamed mixture until just blended. Stir in chocolate chips, cherries, almonds, and coconuts.

Spread evenly in 13 by 9 inch ungreased pan. Bake in 350 oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely before cutting.