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Coconut Pecan Bars

These Coconut Pecan Bars have a sweet shortbread crust that is topped with a pecan and coconut mixture for a buttery, sweet bar cookie.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 27 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 24 servings
Calories
Author Deborah Harroun

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar divided
  • 1 1/4 cups flour divided
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pecans chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups sweetened coconut

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375F. Spray a 9x13-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray, or line with foil and spray the foil lightly.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and 1/2 cup of the brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 cup of the flour and mix until it forms a mixture that resembles very fine crumbs. Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix together the remaining 1 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup flour. Add in the eggs, vanilla and salt and mix to combine. Fold in the chopped pecans and coconut. Spread the mixture evenly over the baked crust.
  • Bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until browned. Cool completely before cutting into bars.