Chewy Coconut Nut Bars

Submitted by grandma2969

"These are quick to make and a treat to eat..if you like a topping that is less sweet..add about 1 tbls lemon juice sometimes I add nuts..macadamia, pecans walnuts..whatever hits my fancy at the time"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 4 dozen

ingredients

• CRUST

• 18 1⁄4 ounces white cake mix
• 1⁄2 cup butter, melted

• TOPPING

• 4 large eggs
• 1 3⁄4 cups light brown sugar, packed
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1⁄2 cups chopped nuts
• 1 cup flaked coconut

directions

1. CRUST:.
2. In a large bowl, combine cake mix and melted butter. Using a wooden spoon, mix until a soft dough forms.
3. Press firmly into prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes or until light golden.
4. TOPPING:.
5. In a bowl, beat eggs and brown sugar until blended.
6. Stir in flour, baking powder and vanilla., Stir in nuts and coconut.
7. Spread over warm crust.
8. Bake in a preheated 350* oven for 25-30 minutes or till set.
9. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.cut into bars.