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California Dream Bars

SUBMITTED BY: ADDO

"Dreamy bars with a rich brown sugar crust and a chewy coconut and walnut topping. "
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 19 stars. This recipe average a 4.2 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  1 Hr
Original recipe yield 16 bars

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup margarine, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch square baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, stir together 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1 cup flour. Stir in the melted margarine and vanilla until well blended. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  3. Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Prepare the filling while the crust bakes. In a medium bowl, beat eggs until light and foamy. Blend together the brown sugar, flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the eggs. Mix in the walnuts and coconut. Pour over the crust and return to the oven.
  4. Bake for 15 more minutes in the preheated oven, until set. When cool, cut into squares. Dust with confectioners' sugar.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2003 by Laura
These bars turned out just fine....but the flavor was lacking - non-descriptively just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2003 by melissa
These were wonderful! I'm so glad I tried this recipe......they're like little pecan pie... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2005 by ILUVTHISGAME32
We made them in my culinary arts class at my high school and they turned out awesome! dont eat... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2007 by HUNKYDORY2
Back in the fifties when I grew up, dream bars were an actual fad. My mom was a professional... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2003 by JOSIE
I thought these were just ok, but my mom and grandmother went wild over them. Mine dried out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2008 by HAIRGODDESS
This was excellent!! Very Very rich, eat in small amounts. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2007 by MsMellie
Sorry, but these were way too sweet. We couldn't even eat these, unfortunately. :( MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2006 by dema
These were delicious and really easy to make. Thanks for sharing the recipe! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2006 by JD's indiana kitchen
I put milk chocolate chips in this recipe and they are so good. Very sticky and sweet. I won... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2006 by SKOONUS
This was a big hit! No one could stop eating them. Very tasty and simple to make. MORE

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