Coconut Pecan Bars
Coconut Pecan Bars are awesome. These scrumptious jewels are filled with coconut and pecans. They're crunchy, chewy and just plain good. Because this recipe makes a large batch, these are perfect for potlucks, tailgating parties, family reunions or backyard barbecues. If you need a dessert to feed a crowd, this one is irresistible!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter softened (3 sticks)
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar firmly packed
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 4 to 4 1/4 cups UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour (bleached flour toughens baked goods)
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- 2 cups sweetened coconut
- 3 cups finely diced pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Grease or spray a large 15-1/2"x20” cookie sheet with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, combine butter, sugars, vanilla, eggs, salt and baking soda.
- Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy.
- Stir in flour, coconut and pecans with wooden spoon until combined.
- Spread mixture into cookie sheet and pat down firmly.
- Bake at 350 degrees for about 25-30 minutes, or until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
NOTE: Be careful not to overbake the bars or they may dry out.
NOTE: Make sure the cookie dough is stirred really well and ingredients adhere together.
NOTE: Start with 4 cups of flour. Use additional flour only if necessary to add body and help the ingredients adhere.
NOTE: I was baking multiple pans at the same time. My pans took about 35-40 minutes to bake.
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[nutrition-label]Nutrition
Calories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.4mg
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