Pecan-Coconut Bars with Shortbread Crust

20m
Prep Time
25m
Cook Time
45m
Ready In


"There is not much effort involved in making these, I've made them twice and both times were a hit, they are a go-to dessert when having guests or just need to satisfy a sweet tooth "

Original is 24 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (43 g)
  • Calories 230.1
  • Total Fat - 17.9 g
  • Saturated Fat - 2.6 g
  • Cholesterol - 17.4 mg
  • Sodium - 17.5 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 16 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 1.3 g
  • Sugars - 4.7 g
  • Protein - 2.6 g
  • Calcium - 24.3 mg
  • Iron - 0.5 mg
  • Vitamin C - 0.1 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.1 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9x13 inch pan.

Step 2

In a food processor combine the flour with confectioners sugar and (if using 1/2 teaspoon salt). Add in cold butter. Process until crumbly. Gently press the mixture into the bottom of the baking pan. Bakes 15-20 minutes or until just light golden brown.

Step 3

Meanwhile in a small bowl combine remaining 2 tablespoons flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and baking powder. In another bowl Using an electric mixer beat eggs, brown sugar, and corn syrup until light. Fold flour mixture into egg mixture, then pecans and coconut.

Step 4

Pour over crust and bake 20 to 25 minutes until set. When cool slice into 24 bars.

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