Chocolate Coconut Dream Bars

Karen=^..^='s Note:

These bars are a delicious treat. When I got this recipe it did not contain chocolate, but I couldn't imagine coconut without chocolate, so I added it! I am listing the chocolate chips as optional, but I highly recommend them :)

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 24 bars

• 1 ½ cups flour
• 2 cups brown sugar , firmly packed
• ½ cup butter , softened slightly
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups sweetened flaked coconut
• 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional) or 1 ½ cups milk chocolate chips (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Using low speed on mixer, combine flour, 1/2 cup of the brown sugar and butter until particles are fine.
3. Press into bottom of 9 x 13-inch pan or baking dish.
4. Bake for 15 minutes.
5. Beat the remaining brown sugar with eggs until just blended.
6. Stir in remaining ingredients.
7. Spread over partially baked crust.
8. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
9. Cool completely and cut into squares.

Reviews

[*Pixie*]

This is a fantastic recipe! I got decadent and added some chopped maraschino cherries... Wonderful. I think this recipe is one of the nice adaptable ones. Cherries or raisins or nuts instead of the chocolate chips, or in addition to the chocolate chips and/or skor chips... In any case, I have this saved, it's a keeper! Thanks

[Sueie]

I made this recipe as is - and it was scrumptious. You could add cherries if you like. I will also be keeping this one in my cookbook.

[awalde]

I like the chocolate/coconut combi! Really very good and easy.
I prepared these for Christmas and I decorated with some colored glaze.
Thanks for the recipe.