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A stack of three homemade Cherry Coconut Pecan Bars on a white lace-edge plate, showcasing the thick, chewy coconut-pecan filling studded with bright red dried cherries, topped with large flakes of shredded coconut.

Cherry Coconut Pecan Bar

Sweet, chewy dessert bars packed with dried cherries, shredded coconut, and crunchy pecans on a buttery crust.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
Topping
  • 2 cups shredded coconut
  • 1 cup pecans chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups dried cherries roughly chopped
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Baking Pan
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and salt. Add the melted butter and mix until crumbly.
  3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
  4. Bake the crust for 10 minutes to set.
  5. In another bowl, combine the shredded coconut, pecans, and dried cherries.
  6. Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the mixture and add vanilla extract. Stir until everything is well coated.
  7. Spread the cherry-coconut-pecan mixture evenly over the warm crust.
  8. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden.
  9. Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing into squares.

Notes

For cleaner cuts, chill the bars for 30 minutes before slicing.