Coconut Date Bars

By mariannefeldman

http://www.marthastewart.com/312628/coconut-date-bars

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1 pound very soft dates, pitted
• 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and finely chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Sprinkle 2 tablespoons coconut over the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish. Firmly press dates into coconut, covering bottom of dish. Sprinkle with remaining tablespoon coconut and the walnuts, gently pressing into dates. Cut into 2-inch squares. Bars can be stored in an airtight container 2 to 3 days.