SESAME COCONUT BARS
These heavenly bars are inspired by a much heavier sweet that I used to make at the dawn of my cooking: Sesame Dream Bars, from "Diet for a Small Planet" by Frances Moore Lappé. Coarsely grind the sesame seeds by pulsing them a few times in a food processor. Do not overprocess or you'll get butter; some whole seeds are fine.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 18 to 20 squares
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make the cookie base. Butter a 9-by-13-inch pan and line with parchment. Butter the parchment.
- Cream the butter with the salt and sugar. Add the sifted flour and blend together. Using your hands, press out the dough over the bottom of the parchment-lined pan in an even layer. Using a fork, make holes all over the surface of the dough (this is called docking). Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Bake the cookie base for 20 minutes, until it is just beginning to brown. Remove from the heat and cool for at least 5 minutes before topping.
- Sift together the flour and baking powder. Beat the eggs with an electric mixer or whisk until light and thick. Add the honey and vanilla and beat until well blended. Add the flour and baking powder and beat to blend. Add the coconut and sesame seeds and stir together. Spread in an even layer over the cookie base, scraping out every last bit with a rubber spatula. Place in the oven and bake 20 minutes, until the surface is just beginning to color. Remove from the heat and allow to cool before cutting into squares.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 159, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 50 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Hamza Saeed
[email protected]These bars are a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth without feeling guilty. They're made with wholesome ingredients and they're not too sweet.
Ryleigh McSweeny
[email protected]I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.
Nesar Ahmed
[email protected]These bars are a great make-ahead dessert. I like to make them a day or two in advance so the flavors have time to meld.
Autumn Manuella
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed these bars. The sesame seeds and condensed milk balance out the coconut flavor perfectly.
K Sidhu
[email protected]These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. I love the contrast of the coconut and sesame seeds.
Felicity Pember
[email protected]I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.
Ruma Zeba
[email protected]I added some chopped nuts to these bars for extra crunch. They were a big hit!
mst samoli
[email protected]These bars are a great way to use up leftover coconut and sesame seeds. They're also a great snack or dessert to have on hand.
Jayden Zyana
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit.
Savannah Rudie
[email protected]These bars were really easy to make and they turned out great! I used a gluten-free flour blend and they still came out perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.
Mr Maadi
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the bars to set properly. I think I might have overcooked them. But they still tasted good.
Mahad Areis Hassan
[email protected]These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Yanga YGee
[email protected]I love these bars! They're so moist and chewy. The coconut and sesame seeds add a great flavor and texture. I'll definitely be making these again.
Malik Muzaffar
[email protected]These bars are absolutely delicious! The coconut and sesame seeds are a perfect combination. They're also really easy to make. I highly recommend them.
Mitsuri Kanroji
[email protected]I made these bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.
Dis Dude
[email protected]These bars are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the combination of coconut and sesame seeds. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.
Kabyo Paul
[email protected]I was skeptical at first because I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but these bars were surprisingly delicious! The coconut flavor is subtle and perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the condensed milk and the crunch of the sesame seeds. I will definite
eunice bateh
[email protected]These sesame coconut bars are an absolute delight! They're incredibly easy to make and the results are out of this world. The bars are soft, chewy, and perfectly sweet. The coconut and sesame seeds add a wonderful texture and flavor. I'll definitely