Cream Cheese Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. graham cracker crumbs
1/2 c. margarine, softened
8 oz. cream cheese
3/4 c. white sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. cut up maraschino cherries
1 handful coconut (optional)

Preparation

With your hands, mix/knead the graham cracker crumbs and margarine.
Remove 5 tablespoons of mixture and set aside.
In a greased 8 x 8-inch baking pan, gently, but firmly press crumb mixture in bottom of pan to form a base.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 6 minutes, then remove from oven.