*  Exported from  MasterCook Mac  *

                          Coconut Dream Squares

Recipe By     : http://www.oocities.org/val_james/
Serving Size  : 36   Preparation Time :0:30
Categories    : Nuts                             Bars & Squares
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  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/3  cup           shortening
     1/3  cup           icing sugar -- * see note
     1/2  teaspoon      vanilla
   1                    egg yolk
   1      cup           flour
     1/2  cup           brown sugar
   1      tablespoon    flour
     1/2  tablespoon    baking powder
     1/4  teaspoon      salt
   2                    eggs
     1/2  cup           corn syrup
     1/2  cup           coconut flakes
     1/2  cup           walnuts
     1/2  teaspoon      vanilla

Heat oven to 425°F.  Mix shortening and sugar until creamy.  Add vanilla
and egg; mix well.  Gradually mix in flour.  Press dough into 9 x 9 x 2” pan
and bake 10 minutes.  Remove from oven.  Reduce heat to 350°F. and mix
brown sugar with tablespoon flour, baking powder and salt.  Beat in eggs;
mix in corn syrup, coconut, walnuts and vanilla.  Spread over cooled crust,
and bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until done.  Cool in pan.  Cut into squares.

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Per serving: 81 Calories; 4g Fat (40% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 11g
Carbohydrate; 18mg Cholesterol; 41mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 1/2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates

NOTES : *Called "powdered sugar" in the U.S.

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