Honey Nut Bars

By Totlxtc

Ingredients

• Powdered Sugar Icing:
• 1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon milk
• Chopped walnuts

Details

Servings 24

Preparation

Step 1

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2: Lightly grease a 13x9x2-inch baking pan; set aside.
Step 3: In a large bowl, beat together the butter and shortening with an electric mixer set on medium-high speed for 30 seconds.
Step 4: Add honey, baking powder, and salt; beat until combined.
Step 5: Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until combined.
Step 6: Beat in as much flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour.
Step 7: Stir in the coconut and 1 cup of chopped walnuts.
Step 8: Pour batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading evenly.
Step 9: Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool completely.
Powdered Sugar Icing:
Step 1: In a small bowl, stir together 1 cup of powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of milk. Stir in additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until icing is of drizzling consistency.
Step 2: Drizzle with icing; sprinkle with nuts. Let icing dry before cutting into bars.