World Famous Recipes

Coconut Bars

1 cup (250 ml) all-purpose flour
1 tsp (5 ml) baking powder
4 Tbs (60 ml) butter
1 cup (250 ml) light brown sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 tsp (2 ml) vanilla extract
1/2 cup (125 ml) coconut
1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped pecans or walnuts

Combine the flour and baking powder in a mixing bowl. Melt the butter
in a saucepan over low heat. Remove from the heat and stir in brown
sugar, egg, and vanilla. Add the to the flour mixture and stir to
combine thoroughly. Stir in the coconut and nuts. Press into a
lightly greased 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) baking pan and bake in a preheated 350F (180C) oven for 25 minutes. Cool and cut into bars. Serves 8 to 12.