DREAMY CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS

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This recipe is my children's favorite (and mine!). For even more sweet flavor, they always ask me to dust the bars with confectioners' sugar.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar, divided
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, oats and 1/2 cup brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large bowl, beat eggs, vanilla and remaining brown sugar. Combine the coconut, walnuts, baking powder, salt and remaining flour; gradually add to egg mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips., Spread evenly over crust. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into bars while warm. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 53mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.