1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1 c. sifted cake flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. sifted cake flour
1 bottle maraschino cherries
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. fresh coconut
1 c. toasted almonds, chopped

Cream shortening with 1/2 cup brown sugar, work in flour. Spread in very thin layer in square baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes; cool. Beat eggs until light, add vanilla and remaining sugar. Add remaining ingredients in order listed and blend well. Spread over cooled, baked base and return to oven for about 25 minutes. Cool slightly and cut into bars.