DECADENT BARS

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You won't be able to eat just one.

Provided by Maude Hyde

Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup shortening
1 tablespoon orange zest
¼ cup orange juice
1 egg
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup shredded coconut

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In a separate bowl, cream the shortening and brown sugar. Mix in the egg, orange juice and zest until well blended. Gradually add the dry ingredients, stirring constantly. Stir in the butterscotch chips and coconut. Pour the dough into greased baking pan.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until top is golden brown. Let cool before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 82.7 mg, Sugar 14.8 g