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chewy raisin walnut shortbread bars

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Leila Rockwell
Sublimity, OR

I don't remember where I got this recipe, but think it was in one of the old cookbooks I had. I like it because it's chewy and with the ingredients that are in it gives it a great flavor.

(1 rating)
yield 6 -8
prep time 30 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For chewy raisin walnut shortbread bars

  • 1 1/4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    butter
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1/2 c
    brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp
    soda
  • 1 c
    walnuts--chopped
  • 1 c
    raisins
  • 1/2 c
    coconut--flaked

How To Make chewy raisin walnut shortbread bars

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350* Lightly grease 8" pan
  • 2
    Combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine meal. Press into greased pan. Bake 20 min or just until edges lightly golden.
  • 3
    Meanwhile, combine eggs, brown sugar and vanilla; beat well. Stir in soda, walnuts, raisins and coconut. Spoon over hot crust; spread to cover evenly. Return to oven; bake an additional 20-25 minutes or until top is set. Cool completely, Cut into 16 bars.
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