1 c. butter
1 1/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. maraschino cherries, chopped
2/3 c. flaked coconut
1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate bits

Cream butter; add sugar gradually. Blend in egg and vanilla. Sift together flour, baking powder and stir into creamed mixture. Add nuts, cherries, coconut and chocolate bits. Spread dough in a greased 9"x13" pan. Bake at 375 degrees for about 25 minutes. Cool slightly and cut into 40 bars.