Chewy Chocolate-Coconut Bars

warning...these are *extremely* addicting, be prepared to eat half a pan right away! if desired reduce the coconut and add in some chopped nuts :)

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 20

Ingredients

• 1  cup flour
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2⁄3 cup shortening
• 2  cups brown sugar, packed
• 2  teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3  large eggs
• 1 1⁄2 cups  semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 1⁄2 cups  shredded coconut

Directions

1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease a 13 x9-inch baking pan.
3. In a large bowl cream shortening, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla until well blended.
4. In a small bowl mix together flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture, mix until blended.
5. Mix in the coconut & chocolate chips.
6. Transfer/spread the mixture in the prepared pan.
7. Bake 20-25 minutes.
8. Let cool before slicing.
9. Delicious!