COCONUT WALNUT SQUARES

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These squares are a tasty way to enjoy a treat. The combination of coconut with walnut makes these squares a delicious delight.

Provided by Egg Farmers of Ontario

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Egg Farmers of Ontario

Time 52m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup butter, softened
½ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
½ cup corn syrup
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
½ teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

Combine flour, brown sugar and butter in a bowl with a pastry blender or by cutting butter into dry ingredients with two knives until the largest lumps are the size of peas. Pat mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch (2 L) square baking dish. Bake in a preheated 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Lower oven temperature to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). While baking prepare topping.
Topping: Stir together brown sugar, flour, baking powder and salt. Add eggs, one at a time, stirring until blended. Add corn syrup, walnuts, coconut and vanilla. Pour mixture over Base. Bake until set and golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 35.7 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 110.7 mg, Sugar 13.1 g