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Dream Bars I

SUBMITTED BY: Vonieta Stogner

"A two layer cookie bar made with brown sugar, shredded coconut, nut meats plus oatmeal."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe average a 4 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 24 -2 inch bars

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup quick cooking oats
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Cream the shortening with 1/2 cup of the brown sugar. Add 1 cup of the flour, the salt and the oats and blend. Press into the bottom of one 8x12 inch baking dish.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes.
  4. Beat eggs well. Then beat in the 1 cup brown sugar and the vanilla. Stir in the 2 tablespoons flour and baking powder, blending well. Stir in the coconut and pecans. Spread over the top of the baked bottom layer.
  5. Return dish to oven and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Let cool then cut into 2 inch bars and wrap in plastic wrap before storing in an airtight container.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2007 by Probey
WOW. I was trying to duplicate the very addictive Sheila's Dream Bars from Potbelly, and these... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2008 by Falisha
You need to sub out Chocolate chips for cocconut, and add apple toffee. Thats whats in the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2007 by gmk
They're not even close to Sheila's Dream Bars at Potbelly Sandwich Shoppe but have to say that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by ROSSI357
My husband really liked this recipe, even though I thought the topping was a little too sugary... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Dream Bars I

Servings Per Recipe: 24

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 148

  • Total Fat: 7.1g
  • Cholesterol: 18mg
  • Sodium: 73mg
  • Total Carbs: 20.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.6g
  • Protein: 1.7g

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