Dream Bars II

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This is an old time South Dakota recipe. Cocoa is an optional ingredient. This recipe is made in two parts.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
1 - 9x13 inch pan

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 3 eggs, beaten

  • 1 ½ cups brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Optional)

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 ½ cups flaked coconut

  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and 1/2 cup brown sugar until smooth. Stir in the 1 1/2 cups of flour. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Bake the crust for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden.

  3. In a medium bowl, mix together the eggs and 1 1/2 cups brown sugar. Stir in the vanilla. Combine the 1/4 cup flour, cocoa (if desired), baking powder and salt; stir into the egg mixture. Fold in the coconut and walnuts. Pour into the pre-baked crust.

  4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until firm. Cool and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

192 Calories
10g Fat
25g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 192
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 23%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Sodium 87mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 0mg 1%
Calcium 38mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 95mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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