Cherry Macaroon Bars 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1 cup granulated sugar, divided 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 (10 ounce) package (3 3/4 cup) sweetened coconut flakes 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 egg whites 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 teaspoon almond extract 13 red or green maraschino cherries, halved and drained
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease 9-inch square baking pan.
Stir together crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar and melted butter. Press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 5 minutes. Remove from oven; leave oven on.
Stir together coconut, remaining 3/4 cup sugar, flour and salt. Add egg whites, egg and almond extract. Spread mixture over crumb mixture; press in cherry halves. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until lightly browned around edges. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cover; cut into bars.
