Maple Oat Coconut Bars

Ocean~Ivy's Note:

Never tried this recipe, but maybe someone here would enjoy it. 8)

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 36 bars

• ¾ cup sugar
• ½ cup shortening
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups oats
• 1 cup flour
• ¼ cup sweetened flaked coconut
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• cooking spray

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Spray 9x13-inch pan.
3. Cream sugar and shortening at medium speed of mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
4. Add maple syrup, vanilla extract and eggs; beat until well blended.
5. Combine the oats and next 4 ingredients; stir well.
6. Add to the creamed mixture, stirring just until the dry ingredients are moistened.
7. Pour the batter into pan.
8. Bake for 40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

Reviews

[Tia Mouse]

Easy to make and everyone loved this except for me! The coconut is lost in the recipe. I would double it next time and perhaps add a toasted coconut topping! Thanks for recipe...