Dessert

Golden coconut bars is for Dessert.

Golden coconut bars takes 28 minutes to prepare.

Golden coconut bars takes 25 minutes to cook.

Golden coconut bars makes 16 servings.

The ingredients for Golden coconut bars are:

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sifted all-purpose flour, divided

1 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar, divided

1/2 cup shortening

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 cup shredded unsweetened cocnut

Here is how you make Golden coconut bars:

1. Preheat oven to 325.2. Combine 1 cup flour and 1/2 cup brown sugar in a medium bowl and mix well. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly. Press on the bottom of a 12x8-inch baking dish. Bake for 20 mintues.3. Combine remaining brown sugar, eggs, remaining flour, vanilla extract, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Beat with an electric mixer set at medium speed until well blended.4. Pour mixture on top of the baked layer. Sprinkle with the coconut.5. Bake until browned, about 25 minutes. Cut into bars while still warm.Variations: Sprinkle with 1/3 cup slivered almonds or chopped pecans just before baking.Number of Servings: 16Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HEAVENLYCHILD83.

The nutritional information for Golden coconut bars is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 16
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 195.9

• Total Fat: 8.6 g
• Cholesterol: 30.2 mg
• Sodium: 61.4 mg
• Total Carbs: 28.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g
• Protein: 1.7 g