Cherry Raisin Walnut Shortbread Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. flour
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. margarine
2 eggs
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed firm
1 tsp. vanilla
1/8 tsp. baking soda
1 c. walnuts, chopped
1 c. raisins
1 c. coconut (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Lightly grease an 8-inch square pan. Combine flour and sugar, cut in margarine until mixture resembles fine meal.
Press into greased pan and bake 20 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
Meanwhile, mix eggs, brown sugar and vanilla beating well.
Stir in soda, walnuts, raisins and coconut. Spoon over hot crust, spread evenly.
Return to oven; bake an additional 20 to 25 minutes or until top is set.
Cool, cut into bars and serve.