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Cherry Magic Cookie Bars Recipe

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Feel free to substitute the cherries for strawberries or another berry or serve warm with ice cream.
Feel free to substitute the cherries for strawberries or another berry or serve warm with ice cream.
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25 min. COOK TIME
2 to 3 dozen bars SERVINGS

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter OR margarine, melted
  • 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup (6 oz.) semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 jar (10 oz.) maraschino cherries (without stems), drained, patted dry and chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 1 1/3 cups flaked coconut

Directions

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for a glass baking pan).
  • In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and butter; mix well. Press crumb mixture firmly on the bottom of a 13-by-9-inch baking pan.
  • Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over crumb mixture. Layer evenly with remaining ingredients; press down firmly with a fork.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool. Chill if desired. Cut into bars or diamonds. Store, covered, at room temperature. Yields 2 to 3 dozen bars.More from Heart of the Home:Cherry Cordial Ice Cream RecipeBanana Split Dessert Pizza RecipeFrozen Cherry Cream Pie Recipe
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