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)
- Preheat oven to 350*F
(175*C).
- 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.
- 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
- Combine all ingredients
until smooth. Spread over bars.