Coconut Dream Bars Recipe 445

COCONUT DREAM BARS

Steps:

• 1. BOTTOM LAYER: Beat the egg, then add milk and vanilla
• 2. Cream the butter and sugar and combine with the egg mixture
• 3. Add the flour, mix well, and spread in a 9x9x2 pan
• 4. Bake bottom layer 425 F for 5 minutes, then remove from oven and set aside to make top layer
• 5. TOPPING: Mix dry ingredients, add the wet, combine and pour over the top of the baked crust.
• 6. Bake 350 F, 20-25 minutes Cool in pan, and cut in squares (do not cut until cool to the touch, or it will be messy)

DREAM BARS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Pat into a 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat eggs and brown sugar; stir in vanilla. Combine flour and salt; add to egg mixture. Fold in coconut and walnuts. Spread over baked crust. Return to oven and bake 20-25 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

CHOCOLATE COCONUT DREAM BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Using low speed on mixer, combine flour, 1/2 cup of the brown sugar and butter until particles are fine.
• Press into bottom of 9 x 13-inch pan or baking dish.
• Bake for 15 minutes.
• Beat the remaining brown sugar with eggs until just blended.
• Stir in remaining ingredients.
• Spread over partially baked crust.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
• Cool completely and cut into squares.