I asked my sister for her favorite Christmas treat recipes, and she told me, "I don't make any because Pat makes so much!" (Pat is her wonderful mother-in-law, a great cook and wonderful guest who brings treats along when she comes visiting! Dreamy!) This is my sister's favorite one, so I'm going to give it a whirl for Christmas Eve festivities tonight.
Combine in large stand mixer and beat until well blended (about 2 minutes):
1/2 C. soft butter
1/2 C. brown sugar, firmly packed
1 C. flour
Press above into a greased 8x12 pan. Bake at 325 for 20 minutes. (Do not brown!)
In a small mixing bowl, combine:
2 eggs, unbeaten
1/8 tsp. salt
1 C. brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tsp. vanilla
2 Tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 C. chopped nuts
1 C. shredded coconut
Pour this mixture onto pre-baked crust. Bake at 325 degrees for about 24 minutes or until brown.
Cool and cut into squares.
Combine in large stand mixer and beat until well blended (about 2 minutes):
1/2 C. soft butter
1/2 C. brown sugar, firmly packed
1 C. flour
Press above into a greased 8x12 pan. Bake at 325 for 20 minutes. (Do not brown!)
In a small mixing bowl, combine:
2 eggs, unbeaten
1/8 tsp. salt
1 C. brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tsp. vanilla
2 Tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 C. chopped nuts
1 C. shredded coconut
Pour this mixture onto pre-baked crust. Bake at 325 degrees for about 24 minutes or until brown.
Cool and cut into squares.
