TOM THUMB BARS (COCONUT SPECIALTIES)
These are chewy moist coconut bars. This was a special treat during the 1930s and 40s which my mother served often to our farming community by popular demand.
Provided by Juanita
Categories Desserts Cookies Fruit Cookie Recipes Coconut
Time 55m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the shortening and 1/2 cup of brown sugar until smooth. Stir in 1 cup of flour and salt until well blended. Press into the prepared pan.
- Bake the crust for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until delicately browned. After removing the crust from the oven, increase the heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Make the filling while the crust is baking. In a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup brown sugar, baking powder, and 2 tablespoons of flour until well blended. Mix in eggs and vanilla, beating until thick and foamy. Stir in the coconut and chopped nuts. Spread over the warm crust.
- Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until bars are lightly browned and puffy. Cool completely, and cut into small bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.3 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 44.5 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
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Vannah Mays
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of coconut, but these bars are actually really good. The coconut flavor is subtle and not overpowering.
Marisol Acosta
[email protected]These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Samantha Tomlin
[email protected]I've tried several different recipes for Tom Thumb Bars, but this one is by far the best. The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!
Muhammad Jawiad
[email protected]These bars are so easy to make and they're always a hit at parties. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they still taste fresh.
Rema Walid
[email protected]I love the combination of coconut and chocolate in these bars. They're the perfect balance of sweet and salty.
Jeremy Leeman
[email protected]These bars are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make and always a hit with friends and family.
ambler rabaka
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making these bars because I'm not a huge fan of coconut. But I'm so glad I gave them a try! The coconut flavor is subtle and the bars are perfectly sweet. The crust is also really flaky and delicious. I'll definitely be ma
Erumole Charity
[email protected]These bars are so easy to make and they're always a hit! I love that I can use ingredients that I already have on hand. I've also tried them with different types of fruit, like strawberries and blueberries, and they're always delicious.
Jovene Mitchell
[email protected]I've made these bars several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The coconut and chocolate chips are a winning combination and the crust is perfectly flaky. I like to add a little extra coconut to the topping for even more flavor.
smith Chr
[email protected]These Tom Thumb Bars are the perfect combination of sweet and coconutty. The crust is buttery and flaky, and the filling is rich and creamy. I love that they're easy to make and can be made ahead of time. They're always a hit at parties and potlucks.
Amber Sugar Simp
[email protected]I was in search of a new dessert recipe and stumbled upon this one for Tom Thumb Bars. The ingredients were simple and easy to find, and the instructions were clear. The bars turned out delicious! The coconut and chocolate chips gave them the perfect