Dream Bars I

A two layer cookie bar made with brown sugar, shredded coconut, nut meats plus oatmeal.

• Calories: 147 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ cup shortening
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ½ cup shredded coconut
• ½ cup quick cooking oats

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes.

Step 3

Cream the shortening with 1/2 cup of the brown sugar. Add 1 cup of the flour, the salt and the oats and blend. Press into the bottom of one 8x12 inch baking dish.

Step 4

Beat eggs well. Then beat in the 1 cup brown sugar and the vanilla. Stir in the 2 tablespoons flour and baking powder, blending well. Stir in the coconut and pecans. Spread over the top of the baked bottom layer.

Step 5

Return dish to oven and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Let cool then cut into 2 inch bars and wrap in plastic wrap before storing in an airtight container.