These dream bars are rich and chewy. They're made with an old-time South Dakota recipe that makes a simple crust topped with a layer of chewy coconut and nuts. Cocoa is an optional ingredient.
Ingredients
- 2 cups brown sugar , divided
- 0.5 cups butter
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour , divided
- 3 eggs , beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cups unsweetened cocoa powder , Optional
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 1.5 cups flaked coconut
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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2
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.
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Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden, about 15 minutes.
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4
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.
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5
Bake in the preheated oven until firm, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool, then cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts
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