Easy Peasy and oh, so yummy. These bars are moist and chewy with coconut and walnuts. The recipes dates from the nineteen thirties. Cut into small squares, you only need a bite or two to satisfy.
Ingredients Serves:Â 36Â
CRUST
125g margarine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup (125g) plain flour
FILLING
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
2 tablespoons plain flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 cups coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 eggs
Directions Preparation:15min  › Cook:40min  › Ready in:55min
Preheat the oven to 170 degrees C.
Grease a 20x30cm baking dish. In a medium bowl, mix together the margarine and 1/2 cup of brown sugar until smooth. Stir in 1 cup of flour and salt until well blended. Press into the prepared pan. Bake the crust for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until delicately browned.
After removing the crust from the oven, increase the heat to 180 degrees C.
Make the filling while the crust is baking. In a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup brown sugar, baking powder and 2 tablespoons of flour until well blended. Mix in eggs and vanilla, beating until thick and foamy. Stir in the coconut and chopped nuts. Spread over the warm crust.Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned and puffy. Cool completely, and cut into small bars.
Recipe thanks to allrecipies.com.au
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