Holiday Cherry Cheese Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Grease 13 x 9 pan with butter flavored crisco. Chop 1/2 c. nuts coarsely for topping, set aside. Chop remaining 1/2 c. finely. For crust combine flour and brown sugar, cut in crisco until fine crumbs form.
3. 3
   Add 1/2 c. finely chopped nuts and coconut. Mix well. Remove 1/2 c. mixture, set aside. Press remaining crumbs in bottom of pan.
4. 4
   Bake for 12-15 minutes, until edges are lightly browned.