Maraschino Cherry Bars

Who doesn't like Maraschino cherries?

Maraschino Cherry Bars
Mrs. Alice Smith

1/2 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 cup oatmeal
1/3 cup butter, melted

Sift together flour, soda and salt. Add brown sugar, oatmeal and butter .Mix well. press firmly into ungreased 9-inch square pan.

TOPPING

1 /4 cup flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
1/2 cup coconut
1/2 cup nutmeats

combine all ingredients thoroughly. Spread over base mixture and bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool and cut into bars.