Cherry Bars

No picture - yep, that's right - because we all know my photography skills are lacking, but you'll have to take my word for it that these are good even though they sound somewhat questionable. Essentially, these are blondies with maraschino cherries - and really quite luscious.

2 c. Brown Sugar
1 square Butter or Margarine
2 Eggs
2 c. Flour
2 t. Baking Powder
1/2 t. Salt
1 t. Vanilla
3/4 c. Chopped Nuts (opt.)
1 c. Maraschino Cherries (well-drained and cut in half)
1 c. Coconut (opt.)

Mix sugar, butter & eggs. Add all other ingredients except cherries. Mix, then add cherries and mix very little.

Spread in greased 9 x 13 pan and bake for 30 min. at 350.