Dream Bars

These dream bars have a tender buttery shortbread crust baked with a rich and chewy coconut and walnut layer for a sweet old-fashioned treat.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 192 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 0.5 cup butter
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 cups flaked coconut
• 1.5 cups brown sugar
• 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden, about 15 minutes.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until firm, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool, then cut into squares.

Step 4

Beat ½ cup brown sugar and butter together in a medium bowl until smooth; stir in 1 ½ cups flour. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan.

Step 5

Combine remaining 1 ½ cups brown sugar and eggs in a medium bowl; stir in vanilla. Whisk remaining ¼ cup flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl; stir into egg mixture. Fold in coconut and walnuts; pour into crust.