SESAME COCONUT BARS
These heavenly bars are inspired by a much heavier sweet that I used to make at the dawn of my cooking: Sesame Dream Bars, from "Diet for a Small Planet" by Frances Moore Lappé. Coarsely grind the sesame seeds by pulsing them a few times in a food processor. Do not overprocess or you'll get butter; some whole seeds are fine.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 18 to 20 squares
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make the cookie base. Butter a 9-by-13-inch pan and line with parchment. Butter the parchment.
- Cream the butter with the salt and sugar. Add the sifted flour and blend together. Using your hands, press out the dough over the bottom of the parchment-lined pan in an even layer. Using a fork, make holes all over the surface of the dough (this is called docking). Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Bake the cookie base for 20 minutes, until it is just beginning to brown. Remove from the heat and cool for at least 5 minutes before topping.
- Sift together the flour and baking powder. Beat the eggs with an electric mixer or whisk until light and thick. Add the honey and vanilla and beat until well blended. Add the flour and baking powder and beat to blend. Add the coconut and sesame seeds and stir together. Spread in an even layer over the cookie base, scraping out every last bit with a rubber spatula. Place in the oven and bake 20 minutes, until the surface is just beginning to color. Remove from the heat and allow to cool before cutting into squares.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 159, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 50 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Bilal Arrain
[email protected]These bars are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Iman Labiad
[email protected]I've made these bars several times now, and I've never been disappointed. They're always a hit with my family and friends.
Ipuleni Shoombe
[email protected]These bars are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious!
Panteshy Ayo
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed these bars. The coconut flavor is subtle and not overpowering.
Divine Asidi
[email protected]I made these bars for my son's birthday party, and they were a huge hit. All the kids loved them.
Ziana Martin
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted the sesame seeds with sunflower seeds. They turned out great!
Sazzad Hossen Sobuj
[email protected]These bars would be perfect for a bake sale or a party.
Darrell Gray
[email protected]I love the way these bars look. They're so festive and colorful.
Kodak Jnr
[email protected]These bars are a great way to use up leftover coconut. I always have a bag of shredded coconut in my pantry, and it's so nice to have a recipe that I can use it in.
Rajesh Raut
[email protected]I've made these bars with both white chocolate chips and dark chocolate chips, and they're both delicious. I think I prefer the dark chocolate chips a little bit better.
Kafshi Shuvo
[email protected]These bars are so easy to make, and they're always a hit. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve them.
Abil Hasan
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These bars are now my go-to dessert for any occasion.
Danielle sturges
[email protected]These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and chewy. I love the way the sesame seeds add a little bit of crunch.
Munib Rahman
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of coconut, but these bars are an exception. They're so delicious, I can't get enough of them.
Khan Jan Khan Janan
[email protected]I made these bars for a potluck, and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them!
Kinobe Sulaiman
[email protected]These bars are so good, I could eat them every day!
Marisa Morris
[email protected]I've made these bars several times now, and they're always a hit with my friends and family. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.
Afzaalahssan Afzaalahssan
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to make, and the results are always delicious.
Konlan Emmanuel
[email protected]These sesame coconut bars are divine! The combination of textures and flavors is just perfect. The coconut is chewy and sweet, the sesame seeds add a lovely crunch, and the honey-lemon glaze is the perfect finishing touch.