CHEWY COCONUT BARS

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You can't eat just one of these delicious bar cookies packed with chocolate, coconut, and walnuts.

Provided by Myrtis Gunnels

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Coconut

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup shortening
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
¾ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In large bowl, cream the shortening, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla extract. Slowly blend in flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well blended. Fold in chocolate chips, walnuts and coconut. Spread the mixture evenly in pan.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.3 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 118 mg, Sugar 32.4 g

Hussain King
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover coconut. I always have a bag of shredded coconut in my freezer, so I can make these bars anytime I want.


Zakiriah Bryant
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I love how versatile these bars are. I've added chocolate chips, nuts, and even dried fruit to them before. They're always delicious.


Juanita Smith
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These bars are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for parties, potlucks, and even just as a sweet treat for my family.


Maria Festus
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I made these bars for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Michael Schoennoehl
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Yum!


Laurie Maldonado Ham
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Delish!


Bob Large
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These bars are dangerous! They're so good, I can't stop eating them.


Makungo Shumani
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I've tried other coconut bar recipes before, but these are by far the best. They're so chewy and flavorful.


Aramis Samuel
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These bars are so easy to make, even my kids can help. They're a great way to get the whole family involved in the kitchen.


Charlie Morrison
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I love the combination of the chewy coconut and the sweet glaze. It's the perfect balance of flavors.


Akinrele Toyin
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These chewy coconut bars are a breeze to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I've made them for potlucks, parties, and even just as a sweet treat for my family. They're always a hit!