This simple bar cooky recipe has a wonderful chewy texture; they pack well too, for picnics or lunchboxes.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 1 Tbsp. flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/3 cup chopped dried cherries
- 1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
- 2/3 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup finely chopped dates
- powdered sugar
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. For crust, mix 1 cup flour, 1/3 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 cup walnuts; then blend in melted butter until crumbs form. Press into greased 9x13" pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes until very light golden brown; place on wire rack.
Meanwhile, in large bowl beat eggs until fluffy. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar and 3/4 cup brown sugar, beating until light. Then stir in vanilla. Add 1 Tbsp. flour, baking powder and salt. Then add dried cherries, walnuts, coconut and dates. Pour over partially baked crust, and bake 20-25 minutes longer until bars are set. Cool for about 1 hour, then cut into bars and roll in powdered sugar. Store in airtight container at room temperature.
Meanwhile, in large bowl beat eggs until fluffy. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar and 3/4 cup brown sugar, beating until light. Then stir in vanilla. Add 1 Tbsp. flour, baking powder and salt. Then add dried cherries, walnuts, coconut and dates. Pour over partially baked crust, and bake 20-25 minutes longer until bars are set. Cool for about 1 hour, then cut into bars and roll in powdered sugar. Store in airtight container at room temperature.
