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Ingredients
| multipurpose shortening: 1/2 cup |
| light brown sugar (packed): 1/2 cup |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 1 cup |
| salt: 1/2 tsp |
| quick oats: 1/2 cup |
| light brown sugar (packed): 1 cup |
| vanilla extract: 1 tsp |
| eggs: 2 |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 2 Tbl |
| coconuts (shredded): 1/2 cup |
| baking powder: 1/2 tsp |
| pecans (chopped): 1/2 cup |
Dream Bars I
Credit: AllRecipes
User rating:
"A two layer cookie bar made with brown sugar, shredded coconut, nut meats plus oatmeal."
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Prep Time
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Cook Time
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Servings
24 serving(s)
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Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cream the shortening with 1/2 cup of the brown sugar. Add 1 cup of the flour, the salt and the oats and blend. Press into the bottom of one 8x12 inch baking dish.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes.
- Beat eggs well. Then beat in the 1 cup brown sugar and the vanilla. Stir in the 2 tablespoons flour and baking powder, blending well. Stir in the coconut and pecans. Spread over the top of the baked bottom layer.
- Return dish to oven and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Let cool then cut into 2 inch bars and wrap in plastic wrap before storing in an airtight container.