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Tom Thumb Bars (Coconut Specialties)

By: Juanita  
"These are chewy moist coconut bars. This was a special treat during the 1930s and 40s which my mother served often to our farming community by popular demand."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 36 bar cookies
 

Ingredients

  • CRUST:
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
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  • FILLING:
  • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 cups coconut
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 eggs

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. 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.
  3. 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).
  4. 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.
  5. Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until bars are lightly browned and puffy. Cool completely, and cut into small bars.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 110 | Total Fat: 7.5g | Cholesterol: 12mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2004 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE 
These bars are very very good. Moist and flavorful. We love coconut and walnuts, so I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2003 by BlondeCook 
These bars were fairly simple to make and the ingredients were on hand. They were pretty good,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2009 by KBots 
Yum! I halved the recipe and baked in a 9x9 inch brownie pan, so I cut each baking time by 5... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2008 by GINNYANN1 
Super easy and super delicious! I can say nothing more!!! MORE

 
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