Dolores' Chewy Peanut Butter Bars

This recipe came from a WE-energy cookbook, submitted by an employee.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 24

Ingredients

• 1 3⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 3⁄4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup vegetable shortening
• 3⁄4 cup creamy peanut butter or 1  cup chunky peanut butter
• 1⁄3 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 1⁄2 cups white sugar
• 3  eggs
• 2  teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2⁄3 cup coconut

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl, set aside.
3. Combine shortening, peanut butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla in a large bowl. Mix until well blended.
4. Blend in reserved dry ingredients, stir in coconut. Batter will be very stiff.
5. Spread batter into a well-greased 13x9x2in baking pan.
6. Bake at 350 degree for 25-35 minutes, or until golden brown.
7. Cut into bars when completely cool.