Beau-Catching Bars
~Yields about 30 bars~
Ingredients
- 1 C. Flour Sifted
- 1/2 C. Butter
- 2 Tbsp. Flour
- 1/2 tsp. Salt
- 1/2 C. Shredded Coconut
- 2 large Eggs Slightly beaten.
- 1 1/2 C. Brown Sugar
- 1 tsp. Vanilla
- 1 1/2 C. Nuts Chopped
Icing:
- 2 Tbsp. Butter
- 2 C. Confectioners Sugar sifted
- 2 Tbsp. Orange Juice
- 1 tsp. Lemon Juice
- Mix together with a whisk until smooth.
Instructions
- Mix flour and the butter to a smooth paste. Spread mixture in an oiled 9” square baking pan.
- Bake in preheated oven at 375°F. for 15 minutes.
- Combine eggs, brown sugar, 2 Tbsp. flour, baking powder, salt and vanilla. Blend well. Stir together coconut and chopped nuts. (Reserve 1/2 C. for use later).
- Spread over hot crust and bake 20 minutes, at the same temperature.
- When cool, spread icing over the top.
- Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 C. nuts.
- Cut into bars.
