California Dream Bars

Dreamy bars with a rich brown sugar crust and a chewy coconut and walnut topping.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 221 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• ½ cup margarine, melted
• ¼ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting
• ½ cup brown sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch square baking pan.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, stir together 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1 cup flour. Stir in the melted margarine and vanilla until well blended. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Prepare the filling while the crust bakes. In a medium bowl, beat eggs until light and foamy. Blend together the brown sugar, flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the eggs. Mix in the walnuts and coconut. Pour over the crust and return to the oven.

Step 4

Bake for 15 more minutes in the preheated oven, until set. When cool, cut into squares. Dust with confectioners' sugar.