Best 7 Half Time Sunshine Bars Recipes

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Half-time sunshine bars are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of lemon, coconut, and pineapple in a sweet and tangy dessert. This classic recipe has been enjoyed for generations, and it's perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a party, potluck, or simply looking for a tasty snack. The recipe includes variations for a traditional baked version and a no-bake option, so you can choose the method that best suits your preferences and time constraints. Additionally, there are tips for making the bars ahead of time and storing them for later, ensuring that you can always have a batch of these delicious treats on hand when you need them.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SUNSHINE BARS



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Make and share this Sunshine Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BeccaB3c

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 egg yolks
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 (12 ounce) package chocolate chips
2 egg whites
1 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Cream margarine, white sugar and brown sugar.
  • Add egg yolks, water and vanilla.
  • Add flour, baking powder and baking soda.
  • Spread dough in 9x13 pan and cover with chocolate chips, pressing them into the dough.
  • Whip 2 egg whites and a pinch of salt until stiff.
  • Gradually add 1 cup brown sugar and beat well.
  • Spread over chips.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.

HALF-TIME SUNSHINE BARS



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This works great for a hungry bunch of kids playing out on the field or court. Or just have them at breakfast when you're in a hurry. Can be frozen.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 35m

Yield 20 bars (1 bar per serving)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
1 cup flour, all-purpose
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
6 ounces dried mixed fruit, diced
2 tablespoons old fashioned oats

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees and grease a 13x9-inch pan.
  • Combine 1 1/2 cups oat, flour, sugar, cinnamon, soda and salt.
  • To your dry ingredients add the juice, oil, egg and vanilla; mix well.
  • Stir in fruit.
  • Spread into the bottom of the pan.
  • Sprinkle with the 2 tablespoons of oats.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned and the edges start to pull away from sides of the pan.
  • Cool completely, cut into bars and store in a covered container.

MACADAMIA SUNSHINE BARS



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Your guests will be delighted with my bars. They are packed with nuts and dried fruit. I think that when you take a bite of this treat it's like a mini-vacation to a Polynesian paradise. -Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 package lemon cake mix (regular size)
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
3/4 cup butter, melted
2 large eggs, room temperature
4-1/2 teaspoons thawed pineapple-orange juice concentrate
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 jars (3 ounces each) macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped
2/3 cup coarsely chopped shelled pistachios
2/3 cup chopped dried pineapple
2/3 cup chopped dried mangoes
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
GLAZE:
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons thawed pineapple-orange juice concentrate
4 to 5 teaspoons water

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine the cake mix, brown sugar and spice powder. Add the butter, eggs, juice concentrate, orange and lemon zests and vanilla; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in the nuts, dried fruits and coconut., Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., Combine the confectioners' sugar, juice concentrate and enough water to reach desired consistency; drizzle over top. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MORNING SUNSHINE BARS



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Taken from the Complete Canadian Living Cookbook/2001 edition. Wrap bars individually in plastic wrap and then freeze, put in the frozen bars in your kid's lunchbox and it will thaw by noon!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup mashed banana
2/3 cup plain yogurt (not low-fat)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 cups grated carrots
1 cup dried apricot, chopped
1/2 cup toasted pecans (optional)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 375 degrees.
  • Lightly grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  • In a large mixing bowl whisk together flours, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger and salt.
  • In another medium bowl whisk together eggs, brown sugar, mashed bananas, yogurt and oil until thoroughly combined; add to the flour mixture; mix to combine.
  • Add in the carrots, chopped dried apricots and pecans; using a spatula mix until just combined (take care not to overmix!).
  • Spread the batter into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes, or until baked.
  • Cool completely in pan on a wire rack, then cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.2, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 27.8, Sodium 190.5, Carbohydrate 40, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 19.9, Protein 4.4

SUNSHINE BARS



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The solution for any picnic or open air event - a no-bake bar packed with good stuff

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories     Afternoon tea, Breakfast, Snack, Treat

Time 2h25m

Yield Cuts into 18 bars

Number Of Ingredients 9

100g dried ready-to-eat tropical medley or other mixed dried fruits
100g porridge oats
50g puffed rice cereal , such as Rice Krispies
85g desiccated coconut
50g blanched hazelnuts or shelled peanuts or other nuts
50g sunflower, sesame or pumpkin seeds
100g light muscovado sugar
125ml golden syrup
100g butter , chopped up

Steps:

  • Chop the tropical medley into pieces using kitchen scissors. Tip the oats, cereal, coconut and fruit into a large bowl and mix well, using a wooden spoon or clean hands. Put the hazelnuts and sunflower, sesame or pumpkin seeds in a frying pan with no oil and, over a moderate heat, stir until they are lightly toasted. Leave to cool a little then tip into the bowl and mix.
  • Put the sugar, syrup and butter in a small pan and heat gently, stirring with a wooden spoon until melted, then simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thicker and syrupy.
  • Quickly stir the syrup into the dry mix, stirring until it all starts to bind and there are no dry patches.
  • Quickly tip into a 20cm square tin and press down with the back of a spoon to even out the surface. Leave to cool and set - about 2 hours. Cut the mixture into 6 one way and 3 the other to make 18 bars. Store in a tin, or wrapped tightly in foil for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.26 milligram of sodium

SUNSHINE LEMON BARS



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Make and share this Sunshine Lemon Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LeahG

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package duncan hines moist deluxe lemon supreme cake mix
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 large egg
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 °F.
  • Stir together cake mix, butter and egg.
  • Spread mixture evenly into bottom of a 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • Blend together sweetened condensed milk and lemon juice.
  • Pour mixture over top of cake mix mixture.
  • Bake for 23 to 27 minutes.
  • Cool completely.
  • Cut into 1 1/2x3 1/4-inch bars.

SUNSHINE BARS (ORANGE CHOCOLATE CHIP PAN COOKIES)



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An old favorite, posted for safekeeping. This is basically an orange version of chocolate chip cookies baked in a pan and cut into squares. It can also be baked as drop cookies (see note below).

Provided by coconutty

Categories     Chocolate Chip Cookies

Time 40m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup soft butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon orange extract
1 cup flour
2 tablespoons flour
1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
6 ounces chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped nuts
2 teaspoons orange rind, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
  • Cream butter and sugar. Add egg and orange extract; mix well.
  • Combine dry ingredients; stir.
  • Add dry ingredients to batter a little at a time, mixing to incorporate.
  • Stir in chocolate chips, nuts and rind.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes (or at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes) until golden brown.
  • Cut into bars while still warm.
  • NOTES:.
  • Can double recipe and bake in a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
  • Can bake as drop cookies: chill dough, place rounds on ungreased cookie sheets and flatten each cookie slightly, bake at 375 degrees about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 26.9, Sodium 127.3, Carbohydrate 24.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 16.1, Protein 2.6

Tips:

  • Use fresh or frozen fruit: Fresh fruit is ideal, but frozen fruit can also be used. If using frozen fruit, thaw it completely before using.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Press the batter firmly into the pan: This will help to prevent the bars from falling apart when they are cut.
  • Bake the bars until they are just set: Overbaking the bars will make them dry. Bake them just until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool the bars completely before cutting them: This will help to prevent the bars from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Half-time sunshine bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are made with a simple butter crust, a layer of fruit filling, and a streusel topping. The bars are then baked until they are golden brown and bubbly. Half-time sunshine bars can be served warm or cold, and they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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