1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup softened butter or margarine
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

With hands, mix 1 cup of the flour, the butter and confectioners' sugar until well blended. Spread in an 8-inch square pan. Bake at 350 degrees F about 20 minutes.

Mix 1/4 cup flour and remaining ingredients. Spread over baked mixture. Bake about 25 minutes. Cool, then cut into 16 squares.