Janet's Dream Bars Recipe

Name: Janet's Dream Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 1 cup light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 tablespoons flour; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 3 12 ounces flaked coconut; 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or 1 cup pecans; ½ cup butter, softened; ½ cup light brown sugar; 1 cup sifted flour

Servings: persons

2 eggs
1 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 12 ounces flaked coconut
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or 1 cup pecans
½ cup butter, softened
½ cup light brown sugar
1 cup sifted flour

1
Heat oven to 350F.
2
Cookie Crust: In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar.
3
In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder.
4
Add to butter/sugar mixture.
5
(The original directions specify that the butter and sugar should be creamed together with a wooden spoon, by hand; and the flour mixture should also be worked in by hand.
6
I don't do that -- I use my Kitchenaid mixer).
7
Pat into bottom of a 13 x 9 pan.
8
Bake 10 minutes or until golden.
9
Cool on wire rack.
10
Filling: In a small bowl, beat eggs until light with an electric mixer.
11
Gradually beat in sugar.
12
Add vanilla, flour, salt, and baking powder; beating just until combined.
13
Stir in coconut and nuts.
14
Spread evenly over cooled crust.
15
Bake 25 minutes or until golden and firm to the touch.
16
Cool slightly.
17
Cut into bars while still warm.

935

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 eggs, 1 cup light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 3 tablespoons flour, and more.

Yes, Janet's Dream Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Janet's Dream Bars

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