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These rich bars are reminiscent of pecan pie. The tart icing adds another dimension of taste.

Iced Coconut Pecan Bars

3/4 cup powdered sugar

3/4 cup vegetable shortening

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 large eggs

1 cup packed brown sugar

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Icing (recipe follows)

1. Preheat oven to 350*F (175*C).
2. In medium bowl, combine powdered sugar and shortening. Stir in 1 1/2 cups flour, mixing well. Press mixture into bottom of an ungreased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
3. Combine remaining ingredients and spread over baked layer. Bake for 20 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Frost with icing when completely cooled. Cut into 3 x 1-inch bars.

Makes about 30 bars.

Icing:

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

2 tablespoons butter, melted

3 tablespoon orange juice

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

1. Combine all ingredients until smooth. Spread over bars.