Decadent Bars Recipe
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Decadent Bars

By: Maude Hyde 
"You won't be able to eat just one."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (8)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 2 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1 cup shredded coconut

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In a separate bowl, cream the shortening and brown sugar. Mix in the egg, orange juice and zest until well blended. Gradually add the dry ingredients, stirring constantly. Stir in the butterscotch chips and coconut. Pour the dough into greased baking pan.
  3. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until top is golden brown. Let cool before cutting into squares.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 188 | Total Fat: 9.6g | Cholesterol: 9mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by AJRHODES3 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I have used this recipe three times now. I find it easy, quick and delicious. It is a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2008 by jalyea   view full review
I LOVE this recipe. Everytime I go home on leave, my family asks me to make it. Also, its a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2007 by frenchgirl   view full review
...Wow! these have an amazing, "addictive" flavor, said my husband. Very moist, sweet but not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by WELIKESLEEP   view full review
These are excellent. They reminded me of my aunt's orange cookies. And I have to agree after...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2010 by Hilary   view full review
This recipe is good except it's not wow. The orange flavour is excellent but it's still...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2011 by mominml   view full review
These were okay. The orange, butterscotch combination just didn't go together for me very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2007 by Trish   view full review
I almost decided not to make this recipe. I only made it because it was quick. Wow. Very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2011 by Tadita   view full review
I would have to agree that the orange and butterscotch flavors just don't go together and...

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