dream bars

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73 Pinches
DuBois, PA
Updated on Jul 7, 2012

If you have a sweet tooth, like me, this bar cookie will help. It's been a favorite for years.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup soft butter
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar,firmly packed
  • 1 cup flour
  • FILLING
  • 2 - eggs
  • 1 cup light brown sugar,firmly packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup coconut
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

How To Make dream bars

  • Step 1
    For the cookie crust: Cream together butter and sugar,with wooden spoon until smooth. With hands work in flour until mixture is smooth. Pat into bottom of 13 by 9 baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until golden. Cool on wire rack.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile make Filling. In small bowl beat eggs until light at medium speed. Gradually add sugar. Add vanilla, flour, baking powder and salt until combined. Stir in coconut and nuts. Spread evenly over cooled crust. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden and firm to touch. With sharp knife cut into bars while still warm.

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