Best Coconut Cinnamon Nut Cookie Squares Recipes

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BUTTERY COCONUT BARS



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My coconut bars are an American version of a Filipino coconut cake called bibingka. These are a crispier, sweeter take on the Christmas tradition I grew up with. —Denise Nyland, Panama City, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
3 large eggs
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides., In a large bowl, mix flour, brown sugar and salt; stir in 1 cup melted butter. Press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake until light brown, 12-15 minutes. Cool 10 minutes on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 325°., In a large bowl, whisk the first 7 filling ingredients until blended; stir in 3 cups coconut. Pour over crust; sprinkle with remaining coconut. Bake until light golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Lifting with parchment, remove from pan. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

COCONUT SQUARES



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These could be called Coconut Chocolate Butterscotch Nutty Bars!

Provided by S. Baker

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Coconut

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

⅓ cup shortening
1 cup dried bread crumbs
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup shredded coconut
1 ⅔ cups sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Melt shortening over low heat. Pour into 9 inch baking pan. Layer bread crumbs evenly in bottom of pan.
  • Layer coconut, chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and nuts over bread crumbs. Drizzle condensed milk over top.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 7.2 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 77.2 mg, Sugar 21.5 g

FUDGY COCONUT SQUARES



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Whenever I taste these rich, delicious layered bars, I think of my childhood. My parents were missionaries in Thailand, and Mother was able to get these common ingredients there - the squares reminded us of the candy bars back home. -Pam Tesh, Lexington, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
ICING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
5 tablespoons evaporated milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, cocoa and walnuts; add to the creamed mixture. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , Combine condensed milk and coconut; carefully spread over the hot chocolate layer. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until coconut is lightly browned. , Combine icing ingredients until smooth; spread over warm bars. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

EASY CINNAMON BARS



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Homemade bars using on-hand ingredients are as easy as 1, 2, 3.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 42

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg, separated
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup finely chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease bottom and sides of 15x10x1-inch pan with shortening. In large bowl, mix sugar, butter and egg yolk with spoon. Stir in flour and cinnamon. Press in pan.
  • Beat egg white and water until foamy; brush over dough. Sprinkle with nuts.
  • Bake 18 to 23 minutes or until very light brown. For bars, immediately cut into 7 rows by 6 rows. Cool in pan on wire rack, at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 30 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

COCONUT SQUARES



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This recipe is from my girlfriends mom. She used to make these when we were kids. I have had this recipe for a long time and just recently ran across it. If you like coconut, you will like these.

Provided by KTs Mom

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 cup flour
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup coconut
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Combine the first three ingredients and pack the mixture into a buttered 8 inch square pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
  • Combine ALL remaining ingredients and pour over baked layer.
  • Return to oven and bake 30 minutes longer.
  • Cool completely and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.5, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 41.7, Sodium 100.1, Carbohydrate 29.3, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 21.4, Protein 2.8

CHEWY COCONUT SQUARES



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Make and share this Chewy Coconut Squares recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup butter
3/4 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla or 1 teaspoon almond extract
1 egg
1/2 cup nuts, chopped (your favorite)
1/2 cup coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat in 350 degree oven.
  • Cream butter and 1/4 cup sugar till light and fluffy.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup flour.
  • Put in greased 8 X 8"pan and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
  • (You may have to press it out to a thin layer.) Meanwhile, mix remaining 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tbsps.
  • flour, salt, vanilla, egg, nuts and coconut.
  • Spread evenly over baked dough.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or till golden.
  • While warm, cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.7, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 27.8, Sodium 96.9, Carbohydrate 18.8, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 13.1, Protein 2.3

CINNAMON NUT SQUARES



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ALWAYS A FAVORITE AT CHRISTMAS.

Provided by Carolyn Thornton

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 c butter, softened
1 c sugar
1 egg, separated
2 c all purpose flour,spooned lightly into cup
1 Tbsp cinnamon
1 tsp butter flavoring
1/4 tsp salt
1 c pecan or almonds finely chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Cream butter and gradually add sugar and continue creaming until light and fluffy.
  • 2. Add egg yolk,flour,cinnamon and salt and mix well. (I use my hands)
  • 3. Spread in buttered 15x10x1 pan. Brush with lightly beaten egg white and sprinkle with nuts and press into dough. Bake 300 degrees about 30 minutes. Cut while still hot and store in cool place.

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