Receta Delicious Bars ~ Coconut Chews!

by Pam's Midwest Kitchen Korner

I love coconut— the more, the better! A sweet coconut filling layered on a buttery shortbread crust, spread over all, a tangy orange-lemon frosting… This is a simple bar to make for any coconut lover, and is one of the best treats for this time of year that I can think of. They're simple, easy to make, chewy, nice and sweet, and loaded with coconut. If you have a yen for coconut, you can’t go wrong making these! Coconut Chews Ingredients: ¾ cup powdered sugar ¾ cup shortening (half butter, softened) 1½ cups flour 2 eggs 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla ½ cup chopped walnuts ½ cup flaked coconut Method: Heat oven to 350°. Mix powdered sugar and shortening. Stir in 1½ cups flour. Press in ungreased oblong 13” x 9” pan. Bake until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Mix remaining ingredients. Spread over baked layer. Bake 20 minutes, cool. Frost with Orange-Lemon Frosting, recipe below. Cut into bars, about 3” x 1”. Makes 32 cookies Orange-Lemon Frosting 1½ cups powdered sugar 2 tablespoons butter, melted 3 tablespoons orange juice 1 teaspoon lemon juice Mix all ingredients until smooth and spread over cooled bars. Printable recipe Enjoy!