CALIFORNIA DREAM BARS

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Dreamy bars with a rich brown sugar crust and a chewy coconut and walnut topping.

Provided by ADDO

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     International Cookie Recipes     American Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup margarine, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup flaked coconut
¼ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch square baking pan.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1 cup flour. Stir in the melted margarine and vanilla until well blended. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Prepare the filling while the crust bakes. In a medium bowl, beat eggs until light and foamy. Blend together the brown sugar, flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the eggs. Mix in the walnuts and coconut. Pour over the crust and return to the oven.
  • Bake for 15 more minutes in the preheated oven, until set. When cool, cut into squares. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 139.4 mg, Sugar 17.1 g

Anthony Njuguna
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These bars are a great way to get your kids to eat fruit. They're so delicious, they won't even realize they're eating something healthy.


sadman sh
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I love that these bars can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for busy weeknights.


Xavier Valladolid
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These bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and everyone will love them.


Brilliant Brilliant
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I've made these bars several times and I've never been disappointed. They're always a crowd-pleaser.


Daudi Mugema
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone raved about them.


htetnaing htetnaing
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These bars are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and everyone will love them.


Big Zo
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these bars without any problems. The instructions are easy to follow and the bars turned out perfect.


TAEE JOHNSON
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover fruit. I always have a few ripe bananas on hand, so I love making these bars with them.


Emmanuel Ezekiel
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I've never been a big fan of fruit bars, but these California Dream Bars have changed my mind. They're so delicious and easy to make.


Nanyanzi Fauza
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


harry cross
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The crust is buttery and flaky, and the filling is creamy and flavorful.


shankar pariyar
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I love that these bars are so versatile. You can use any type of fruit or nuts that you like.


256cityhunterpro dj
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I've made these bars several times and they always turn out perfect. They're a great dessert for any occasion.


MD.Azizul Hakim Azizul
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These California Dream Bars were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.