Tutti-Fruities

Yield: 16

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup chopped nuts
• 1/2 cup flaked coconut
• 1/2 cup diced well-drained maraschino or candied cherries

Instructions

1. With hands, mix 1 cup of the flour, the butter and confectioners' sugar until well blended.
2. Spread in an 8-inch square pan.
3. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 20 minutes.
4. Mix 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and remaining ingredients.
5. Spread over baked mixture.
6. Bake for about 25 minutes.
7. Cool, then cut into 16 squares.