Tom Thumb Bars (Coconut Specialties)

Tom Thumb Bars (Coconut Specialties)
Tom Thumb Bars (Coconut Specialties) might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains roughly 1g of protein, 6g of fat, and a total of 87 calories. This recipe serves 36. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 55 minutes. If you have vanillan extract, coconut, salt, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
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In a medium bowl, mix together the shortening 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.
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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 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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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.
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Mix in eggs and vanilla, beating until thick and foamy. Stir in the coconut and chopped nuts.
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Spread over the warm crust.
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Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until bars are lightly browned and puffy. Cool completely, and cut into small bars.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In55 m.
Servings36
Health Score0
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