Coconut-Pecan Bar Cookies

[Raine]

Coconut-Pecan Bar Cookies

[size=-1]Yield:[/size] [size=-1]48 bars[/size]
[font=Arial,Helvetica][size=-1]1 1/4 cups [/size][/font][font=Arial,Helvetica][size=-1]unsifted flour [/size][/font]
[font=Arial,Helvetica][size=-1]3/4 cup [/size][/font][font=Arial,Helvetica][size=-1]sugar[/size][/font]
[font=Arial,Helvetica][size=-1]1/4 cup [/size][/font][font=Arial,Helvetica][size=-1]unsweetened cocoa powder [/size][/font]
[font=Arial,Helvetica][size=-1]1 tsp [/size][/font][font=Arial,Helvetica][size=-1]baking powder [/size][/font]
[font=Arial,Helvetica][size=-1]2/3 cup [/size][/font][font=Arial,Helvetica][size=-1]butter[/size][/font]
[font=Arial,Helvetica][size=-1]2 [/size][/font][font=Arial,Helvetica][size=-1]eggs, slightly beaten [/size][/font]
[font=Arial,Helvetica][size=-1]14 oz [/size][/font][font=Arial,Helvetica][size=-1]can Eagle® Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT EVAPORATED MILK) [/size][/font]
[font=Arial,Helvetica][size=-1]1 1/3 cups [/size][/font][font=Arial,Helvetica][size=-1](one-half 7-ounce package) flaked coconut[/size][/font]
[font=Arial,Helvetica][size=-1]1 cup [/size][/font][font=Arial,Helvetica][size=-1]chopped pecans [/size][/font]
[font=Arial,Helvetica][size=-1]3 oz [/size][/font][font=Arial,Helvetica][size=-1]semi-sweet chocolate chips, optional [/size][/font][font=Arial,Helvetica][size=-1]1 tsp[/size][/font][font=Arial,Helvetica][size=-1]solid shortening, optional[/size][/font]
[font=Arial,Helvetica][size=-1]Procedures[/size][/font]
[font=Arial,Helvetica]1[/font][font=Arial,Helvetica]Treat your co-workers to these chocolate-covered, chocolate-crusted bars.[/font]
[font=Arial,Helvetica]2[/font][font=Arial,Helvetica]Preheat oven to 350º.[/font]
[font=Arial,Helvetica]3[/font][font=Arial,Helvetica]For crust, in large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder and baking powder.[/font]
[font=Arial,Helvetica]4[/font][font=Arial,Helvetica]Cut in butter until crumbly.[/font]
[font=Arial,Helvetica]5[/font][font=Arial,Helvetica]Press mixture on bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan. [/font][font=Arial,Helvetica]6[/font][font=Arial,Helvetica]Bake for 12 minutes.[/font]
[font=Arial,Helvetica]7[/font][font=Arial,Helvetica]Remove from oven; let cool slightly.[/font]
[font=Arial,Helvetica]8[/font][font=Arial,Helvetica]For filling, in medium-sized bowl, combine eggs, Eagle® Brand, coconut and pecans. [/font]
[font=Arial,Helvetica]9[/font][font=Arial,Helvetica]Pour over partially-baked crust. [/font]
[font=Arial,Helvetica]10[/font][font=Arial,Helvetica]Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until set in center.[/font]
[font=Arial,Helvetica]11[/font][font=Arial,Helvetica]Cool. [/font]
[font=Arial,Helvetica]12[/font][font=Arial,Helvetica]Cut into bars. [/font]
[font=Arial,Helvetica]13[/font][font=Arial,Helvetica]In small saucepan, melt chips with shortening if desired. [/font][font=Arial,Helvetica]14[/font][font=Arial,Helvetica]Drizzle over bars. [/font]
[font=Arial,Helvetica]1[/font][font=Arial,Helvetica]5[/font][font=Arial,Helvetica]Store loosely covered at room temperature.[/font]
[font=Arial,Helvetica]16[/font][font=Arial,Helvetica]Prep Time: 15 minutes[/font]

 

[PA Baker]

Jumping up and down, clapping my hands and drooling....

Rainee, these sound a lot like German chocolate cake, one of my favorites. Thank you!!!

 

[Raine]