COCONUT-PECAN BAR COOKIES

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What a great treat. Very rich, creamy and easy to prepare. They are wonderful for an assortment of sweets during the holidays or a cookie exchange. Perfect for the chocoholic!

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 37m

Yield 36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups unsifted flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
2/3 cup unsalted butter
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder and baking powder.
  • Cut in the butter until crumbly.
  • Press mixture on bottom of ungreased 13x9 inch baking pan.
  • Bake for 12 minutes, remove from oven and cool slightly.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, combine the eggs, milk, coconut and pecans.
  • Pour over the crust.
  • Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until set in center.
  • Cool and cut into bars.
  • In top of a double boiler over boiling water, melt the chocolate chips and melted butter until smooth, drizzle over the cut bars.

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