grandma martin's holiday bars

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40 Pinches
Des Moines, IA
Updated on Sep 19, 2010

These are not really bars, but cupcake-like bars, that were made by my Grandma Martin.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 40 Min
method ---
yield

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 pound brown sugar
  • 4 - eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup coconut
  • 1 cup chopped nuts
  • 1 cup sliced maraschino cherries
  • 1 cup chopped dates or raisins
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

How To Make grandma martin's holiday bars

  • Step 1
    In a pan, put your butter and brown sugar. Stir until melted and mixed well. Add beaten eggs, flavorings, and salt. Mix well. Remove from heat and add flour, baking powder, and coconut. Mix well. Add nuts, cherries, dates and/or raisins. Let cool. Stir in chocolate chips. Turn into greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 40 minutes. Can put on a light powdered sugar frosting, but not necessary. Cool and cut into bars.

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