Midwestern Walnut Frosties Recipe

Name: Midwestern Walnut Frosties
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: COOKIE LAYER; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 1/2 cup butter, softened; COCONUT-WALNUT LAYER; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup light brown sugar, packed; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup flaked coconut; FROSTING LAYER; 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 1/2 teaspoons orange juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange rind; 1 pinch salt

Servings: persons

COOKIE LAYER
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
COCONUT-WALNUT LAYER
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup flaked coconut
FROSTING LAYER
1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons orange juice
1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange rind
1 pinch salt

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F.
2
In a bowl, combine all the ingredients for the cookie layer with a pastry blender or pulse in a food processor.
3
Pat into a buttered 12x7-inch flat glass baking dish.
4
Bake until golden.about 10 minutes.
5
While the first layer is baking, prepare the filling.
6
In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and the vanilla until the eggs are pale yellow, about 2 minutes.
7
In another bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, walnuts, and coconut.
8
Add to the egg mixture and blend.
9
Cool the baked first layer for 5 minutes, then pour the walnut coconut mixture over the crust and bake for 25 minutes or until the top is golden and the center is done.
10
Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before frosting.
11
To prepare the frosting while the layers cool, all the frosting ingredients in a small bowl, until smooth.
12
Spread over the top of the cooled cookie.
13
Allow to stand for 1 hour, then cut into squares.
14
Store in layers separated by plastic wrap in an air tight container.

1139

kcal

Calories

Fat

158

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: COOKIE LAYER, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Midwestern Walnut Frosties falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Midwestern Walnut Frosties

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