Chewy Coconut Bars Recipe
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Chewy Coconut Bars

By: Myrtis Gunnels 
"You can't eat just one!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (97)

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Original Recipe Yield 18 bars
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 332 | Total Fat: 16.5g | Cholesterol: 35mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2009 by MommyFromSeattle   view full review
Very good - like a chewy, chocolate chip cookie bar or blondie, BUT a little bland since the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2009 by Jennifer   view full review
This is a good recipe, but it is missing a few things. First of all, 1/2 cup of coconut is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2004 by KIMBERCHIC   view full review
This is an easy, tasty recipe that gives a unique twist to the typical cookie bar. Although I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2007 by kherder330   view full review
I made these for a church get-together and they were a big hit! I used butter instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by SHEILAMP   view full review
I took these bars to a youth gathering at our church and they disappeared very fast! I was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2004 by HeyMomma   view full review
We loved this. It was easy, quick and delicious. I'm so glad I didn't take the lazy way out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2007 by Nitta   view full review
I made 2 batches of these, the first one I made as is but used a full cup of coconut and no...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2007 by JESSICA1467   view full review
Just delicious! I didn't change much. As someone else suggested, I added 1/2 tsp. each of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2009 by Kalie   view full review
I halved the recipe and used an 8 x 8 pan. The batter was very thick and the bars were dense...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2008 by starglower   view full review
I used butter instead of shortening and cut the recipe down by 2/3 as I was an egg short....

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