Chewy Coconut Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. diet margarine
2 eggs
18 packets Equal
1/4 tsp. maple flavoring
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1/2 c. raisins
1 c. flaked coconut
1 packet Equal
5 maraschino cherries, sliced

Preparation

Place margarine in a 1-cup glass measure; microwave on High (100%) for 1 minute, or until melted.
Beat eggs in medium bowl until light and fluffy.
To the eggs, add 18 packets Equal, maple flavoring, flour, baking powder and vanilla.
Add margarine; blend thoroughly.
Stir in nuts, raisins and coconut.
Pour into an 8-inch square microwave-safe baking dish.
Microwave on High for 6 to 8 minutes (check after 6 minutes).
Sprinkle with 1 packet of Equal.
Bars will firm as they cool.
Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Top with cherry slices.
Yields 25 bars.