TOM THUMB BARS (COCONUT SPECIALTIES)
These are chewy moist coconut bars. This was a special treat during the 1930s and 40s which my mother served often to our farming community by popular demand.
Provided by Juanita
Categories Desserts Cookies Fruit Cookie Recipes Coconut
Time 55m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the shortening and 1/2 cup of brown sugar until smooth. Stir in 1 cup of flour and salt until well blended. Press into the prepared pan.
- Bake the crust for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until delicately browned. After removing the crust from the oven, increase the heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Make the filling while the crust is baking. In a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup brown sugar, baking powder, and 2 tablespoons of flour until well blended. Mix in eggs and vanilla, beating until thick and foamy. Stir in the coconut and chopped nuts. Spread over the warm crust.
- Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until bars are lightly browned and puffy. Cool completely, and cut into small bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.3 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 44.5 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
shaharia sanvi
[email protected]This recipe is a fail.
MD miyaraj Hossen
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Simmi Prasai
[email protected]These bars are so bad that I threw them in the trash. What a waste of time and money.
Adigun Ajao
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my bars turned out horrible. I'm so disappointed.
Zahidhussain PANHWAR
[email protected]These bars are way too time-consuming to make. I'm not going to bother.
Steven Merkle
[email protected]I don't like coconut, so I'm not sure if I'll like these bars.
Alibab Alibabw
[email protected]These bars look a little too sweet for my taste.
Anthony Igwe
[email protected]I'm not sure if I'll like these bars, but I'm willing to give them a try.
Kai Tyunikov
[email protected]I've never made these bars before, but they look so good that I'm going to try them this weekend.
Emet Selch
[email protected]These bars are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and always a hit.
LORENA POPOCA
[email protected]I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes. Everyone loved them!
Waris Farooq
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my bars turned out perfect. I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Noxolo Fihla
[email protected]These bars are dangerous! They're so good that I can't stop eating them. I've already eaten three of them and I'm not even finished yet.
Ememere Veronica
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I loved these bars. The coconut filling is subtle and not overpowering.
AbeirSabil videos
[email protected]These bars are a little bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and they always impress my guests.
Imtii Khattak
[email protected]I love that these bars can be made ahead of time. I usually make them the day before a party and then just slice and serve them when my guests arrive.
Tanvir Miah
[email protected]These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The coconut filling is creamy and delicious, and the crust is buttery and flaky.
Favour solomon
[email protected]I've been making these bars for years and they're always a favorite. They're so simple to make and they always turn out perfect.
Umer ahmad
[email protected]These Tom Thumb Bars were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.