Festive Chocolate Coconut Squares

Crust

• 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs

Filling

• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 8 ounces red and green candied cherries, coarsely chopped

Combine coconut, melted butter, 2 tablespoons sugar and graham cracker crumbs; press into the bottom of a 9-inch square baking pan. Combine 1/2 cup butter, brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, egg, vanilla, milk, flour, baking soda, and salt in mixing bowl. Beat at medium speed until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips and pecans; spoon evenly over first layer. Scatter candied cherries over the batter. Bake at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool then cut into squares.