Drain and halve the maraschino cherries
Prepare a 9 by 13 inch pan
Mix together 1.5 cups all purpose flour, ⅔ cup packed brown sugar, 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, and 1 teaspoon baking powder
Add 1 cup melted butter and mix with a fork until combined
Transfer crust mixture to prepared pan and press firmly into the bottom
In a large bowl, combine 4 cups shredded coconut, 1 can sweetened condensed milk, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon almond extract, drained maraschino cherries, 2 cups chocolate chips, and another can of sweetened condensed milk
Fold and combine all ingredients together
Spread the mixture evenly across the crust base
Top with additional milk chocolate chips if desired
Bake at 325 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes
Allow to fully cool in the pan before cutting
