Dream Bars II

Name: Dream Bars II
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
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; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 ½ cups flaked coconut; 1 cup chopped walnuts

Rating: 4.67 stars

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

By SONNINGALE

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

40 mins

total:

55 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 - 9x13 inch pan

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

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

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Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 4

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

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

192 calories; protein 2.9g; carbohydrates 25.4g; fat 9.5g; cholesterol 33.4mg; sodium 86.7mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (14)

Most helpful positive review

YAKKOJ

12/19/2007

This recipe we've always known as ITALIAN BROWNIES... Not sure where that name came from... Mom makes these every year at Christmas. One nice adition is to sift powdered sugar over the top... for a pretty display. (also sweetens 'em up a bit)... 3 eggs 3 Tbsp. flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 2 1/4 C light brown sugar 1 C chopped nuts 3/4 C flaked coconut is my Mom's amounts but Dream Bars II turns out really delicious too... and less sugar..:) (makes up with the flaked coconut which is loaded with sugar) so either way it's about the same. Thanks for a good recipe. Read More

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GOLDILOX

09/26/2005

Not as tasty as I had hoped. A little bland but I think changing the ingredients slightly would help a lot. Something needs to make it sweeter. Read More

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(4)

15 Ratings

5 star values: 12
4 star values: 1
3 star values: 2
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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YAKKOJ

12/19/2007

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Nancy

06/25/2011

I used the cocoa version and loved the flavor! I liked the coconut in it as well. Really yummy but to be honest I prefer brownies over these. Read More

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GOLDILOX

09/26/2005

Not as tasty as I had hoped. A little bland but I think changing the ingredients slightly would help a lot. Something needs to make it sweeter. Read More

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(4)

KAY8

05/31/2004

made these for a few gatherings and they have been a big hit. Several have asked for the recipe. (made them without the cocoa) Read More

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(2)

Kimberly Kotz Walls

03/18/2013

Increased all the ingredients by 1/4 to make a jelly roll pan for a potluck. Also added a package of butterscotch chips. Baked the crust for 10 minutes and the bars for 20. They were fantastic! Thank you for a great recipe!!! Read More

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ChrysintheKitchen

07/07/2009

My husband loved this! Was looking for a particular Swedish dessert he liked that incorporated coconut and cocoa and found this. Not the same one but he loved it all the same! Quick and easy to make. Whipped some cream and added some vanilla sugar and sugar into it to make really sweet. Used cocoa in this one. Read More

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PattyP

09/08/2012

I made these today for the first time and love how easy and fool proof they are. These hold together well and taste great -- two requirements I have for a good bar cookie recipe. Read More

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Linns Keepers

03/10/2012

This is a recipe my mother made when I was very small. when she sold her house a recipe book with many "handwritten " recipes were lost this was one of them Thank you from the bottom of my heart. We were from Missouri I wonder where the recipe started. Read More

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MagicWeaver

08/23/2015

My daughter made these for me for my birthday just wanting something different my grand daughters and I wiped these out in one night they were so good I was amazed they were definatly a hit in this house Read More

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Dream Bars II

Servings Per Recipe: 24
Calories: 192

% Daily Value *

protein: 6 %

carbohydrates: 8 %

dietary fiber: 5 %

sugars:

fat: 15 %

saturated fat: 23 %

cholesterol: 11 %

vitamin a iu: 3 %

niacin equivalents: 10 %

vitamin c:

folate: 7 %

calcium: 4 %

iron: 6 %

magnesium: 7 %

potassium: 3 %

sodium: 4 %

thiamin: 10 %

calories from fat:

*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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YAKKOJ

12/19/2007

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Nancy

06/25/2011

I used the cocoa version and loved the flavor! I liked the coconut in it as well. Really yummy but to be honest I prefer brownies over these.

Helpful

(5)

GOLDILOX

09/26/2005

Not as tasty as I had hoped. A little bland but I think changing the ingredients slightly would help a lot. Something needs to make it sweeter.

Helpful

(4)

KAY8

05/31/2004

made these for a few gatherings and they have been a big hit. Several have asked for the recipe. (made them without the cocoa)

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(2)

Kimberly Kotz Walls

03/18/2013

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(2)

ChrysintheKitchen

07/07/2009

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PattyP

09/08/2012

I made these today for the first time and love how easy and fool proof they are. These hold together well and taste great -- two requirements I have for a good bar cookie recipe.

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Linns Keepers

03/10/2012

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MagicWeaver

08/23/2015

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