Cherry Coconut Chews

Cherry Coconut Chews
CRUST
1 cup all-purpose (plain) flour
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter or hard margarine, cut into cubes
TOPPING
2 large eggs, beaten 
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
2 tablespoons all-purpose (plain) flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup maraschino cherries, cut up

CRUST: Preheat oven to 350◦F.
In a large bowl, mix together the dry crust ingredients. Cut in the butter until crumbly. Press into a 9x13 inch rectangular baking pan. Bake for ten minutes.
TOPPING: In a large bowl, add all ingredients in given order, stir. Spoon over crust. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until set.

You can put a butter frosting (made with cherry juice) on these squares once they are cool if you wish, but they really don't need it. It would also be difficult to do with the texture of the topping, which is quite pretty without being covered by icing. These squares are quick to make; throw all of the crust ingredients in a bowl and mix. While that is baking, throw all of the topping ingredients in a bowl and mix. These are not too sweet, and have a nice texture.