Cherry chews

By Barb Crawford, Merewether, NSW

Serving size: Serves 10 or more
Cooking time: Less than 60 minutes

INGREDIENTS

1 cup self-raising flour
½ cup caster sugar
½ cup desiccated coconut
125g butter, melted
TOPPING
¼ cup plain flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ cup caster sugar
½ cup glace cherries, chopped
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup shredded coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs, lightly beaten

METHOD

1. Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Lightly grease an 18 x 28cm slice pan. Line base and sides with baking paper.
   
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and coconut. Stir in butter until combined. Press mixture firmly into prepared pan to make the base.
   
3. TOPPING. In a large bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder. Add sugar, cherries, walnuts, coconut and vanilla extract. Add eggs, mixing well.
   
4. Pour over the base in the pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden. Serve cut into squares. Serve warm or cold.