Cherry Chewbilees

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening

1 cup chopped walnuts, divided

1/2 cup flaked coconut

Filling:

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened

2/3 cup sugar

2 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 cans (21 ounces each) cherry pie filling

In a bowl, combine flour and brown sugar; cut in shortening until fine crumbs form. Stir in 1/2 cup nuts and coconut. Set aside 1/2 cup crumb mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture into a greased 13x9 baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Meanwhile, for filling, beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs and vanilla in a bowl until smooth. Spread over hot crust. Bake 15 minutes. Spread pie filling on top. Combine remaining nuts and reserved crumbs; sprinkle over cherries. Bake 15 minutes more. Cool. Refrigerate until serving.