Coconut Chews

By cmcrobb

Requires a 13x9x2" pan.
Makes 30 bars
Calories: 130 per bar
Weight Watchers Points: 3.65

Ingredients

• BOTTOM:
• 3/4 cup shortening (1/2 butter)
• 3/4 cup icing sugar
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• MIDDLE:
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup flaked coconut
• TOP- Orange-Lemon Icing:
• 1 1/2 cups icing sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 350F. Cream shortening and icing sugar. Blend in 1 1/2 cups flour. Press evenly in bottom of ungreased baking pan, 13x9x2 inches. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.

Mix remaining ingredients; spread over hot baked layer and bake 20 minutes longer.

Icing: Mix icing sugar, melted butter, orange juice and lemon juice until smooth and of spreading consistency. While bar is still warm spread with icing.

Cool; cut into 1 1/2 x 2 inch pieces (30 bars)