Chocolate-Cherry Coconut Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 12x8 inch baking tray with parchment paper.
2. 2
   In a food processor, process cookies to fine crumbs. Add 1/2 cup butter and process until combined. Press into prepared pan. Chill for 30 mins.
3. 3
   Meanwhile, combine coconut, cherries and 1 2/3 cups condensed milk. Add food coloring. Transfer to prepared pan and bake for 15 mins, or until filling is slightly firm to the touch. Let cool.
4. 4
   Combine remaining condensed milk, remaining butter, brown sugar and honey over low heat. Cook, stirring, for 2-3 mins, until sugar dissolves. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, for 5-6 mins, or until thickened slightly. Remove from heat and mix in 2 oz chocolate. Spread over baked filling then chill for 3 hours, or until fudge sets.
5. 5
   Melt remaining chocolate over a double boiler. Spread over fudge. Chill for 30 mins, or until set. Remove from pan and cut into 24 squares.