Cookie, Candy & Frosting Recipes
from Rina's Kitchen


Coconut Cake Bars 
Makes 25 bars

1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 eggs
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup shredded coconut
                   
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 
2. To make crust: In a med-sized bowl, mix the flour, butter
   and two Tbsps of brown sugar. Knead into a light dough and
   press into an 8" square pan or an 11x7" pan. Bake for 10
   mins. 
3. To make Topping: Beat together the two eggs, brown sugar,
   baking powder, flour, vanilla, walnuts and coconut. Spread
   over warm crust. 
4. Bake another 25-30 mins, until golden brown. Let cool on
   wire racks before cutting.