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Chewy Coconut Bars

SUBMITTED BY: Myrtis Gunnels PHOTO BY: Lori L.

"You can't eat just one!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 52 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 18 bars

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In large bowl, cream the shortening, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla extract. Slowly blend in flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well blended. Fold in chocolate chips, walnuts and coconut. Spread the mixture evenly in pan.
  3. Bake 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool before cutting into bars.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2004 by KIMBERCHIC
This is an easy, tasty recipe that gives a unique twist to the typical cookie bar. Although I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by SHEILAMP
I took these bars to a youth gathering at our church and they disappeared very fast! I was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 23, 2007 by MommyFromSeattle
Very good - like a chewy, chocolate chip cookie bar, BUT a little bland since the shortening... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2007 by Nitta
I made 2 batches of these, the first one I made as is but used a full cup of coconut and no... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2007 by kjf330
I made these for a church get-together and they were a big hit! I used butter instead of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2007 by JESSICA1467
Just delicious! I didn't change much. As someone else suggested, I added 1/2 tsp. each of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2004 by HeyMomma
We loved this. It was easy, quick and delicious. I'm so glad I didn't take the lazy way out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2003 by FLAIM
These turned out perfectly! Very easy to make, and really tasty. They won't last long at our... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2008 by starglower
I used butter instead of shortening and cut the recipe down by 2/3 as I was an egg short.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2008 by SHAUMARIE
My kids loved 'em! They were really great. MORE

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