mandarin orange coconut bars for mother's day
What mom doesn’t love breakfast in bed for Mother’s Day? This is a yummy recipe for breakfast bars that can double as dessert. Simple and delicious, these can be made and baked in about an hour. Calling all dads! Here is a great recipe to make with the kids for mom. So easy, just a little dad help is all that is needed. Serve mom these lovely mandarin orange breakfast bars topped with luscious coconut walnut topping with her coffee, tea, or juice on Mother’s Day morning. I guarantee this recipe will soon become a family favorite. Easy and delicious!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Surprise mom with this sweet treat on Mother's Day. Easy to make, even a beginner baker can whip them up. The bars are soft, tender, and have a burst of fresh orange flavor. After baking, the coconut and walnut topping caramelizes a bit and add sweetness. These are delish!
Ingredients
- 1 can mandarin oranges (15 oz)
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/2 cup cane sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 - egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup flaked coconut
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
How To Make mandarin orange coconut bars for mother's day
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Step 1Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 7″ x 11″ baking dish. Drain mandarin oranges, reserving the syrup. -
Step 2Cream butter, cane sugar, and vanilla.
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Step 3Add egg and beat well.
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Step 4Sift together flour and baking powder.
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Step 5Slowly add flour to creamed mixture alternately with the reserved syrup.
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Step 6Spread half of the batter into the prepared baking dish.
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Step 7Spoon mandarin oranges evenly over.
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Step 8Spoon the rest of the batter over, smoothing with a spatula.
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Step 9Combine coconut, brown sugar, walnuts, and melted butter.
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Step 10Sprinkle evenly over the batter.
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Step 11Bake at 350 degrees 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Step 12Let cool 10 minutes and cut into squares, 12 servings.
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