Makeover Cherry Coconut Bars |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This made over recipe has less than half the fat, saturated fat and cholesterol of the original recipe. plus 32% fewer calories. Yet the thin crust retains its buttery taste and the fruity filling is still sweet and gooey. Ingredients:
3/4 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar |
3 tablespoons cold butter |
filling: |
1 egg |
2 egg whites |
1 cup sugar |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/4 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup quartered maraschino cherries |
1/3 cup chopped walnuts |
1/3 cup flaked coconut |
Directions:
1. In a food processor, place flour and confectioners' sugar; cover and process until blended. Add butter; cover and pulse 15 times or until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Press into a 9-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
2. For filling, combine the egg, egg whites, sugar and vanilla in a bowl. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add the egg mixture. Stir in cherries, nuts and coconut. Spread over crust. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until firm. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 1 dozen.
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