Cherry Cookie Bars

Cherry Cookie Bars Crust: 1 c. flour 1/4 c. confectioner's sugar 1/2 c. butter Filling: 1/4 c. flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 3/4 c. sugar 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1/2 c. maraschino cherries, chopped 1/2 c. coconut 1/2 c. chopped pecans Place flour and confectioner's sugar in mixing bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Press firmly into bottom of ungreased 9" square pan or 11x7x9" baking pan. Bake at 350F., 10 minutes. IN another bowl, place flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Add eggs and mix well. Fold in remaining ingredients; spread over crust. Bake 30-40 minutes. Cool and cut into bars or squares. Makes about three dozen. This also can make a dessert Cut into larger squares and top with whipped cream or ice cream.