GOOEY COCONUT BARS

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Coconut is my new favorite flavor for anything. I found this recipe that I cut out from an old magazine, but never tried until today. I wish I had never tried it. It is so easy and so good and fattening. I did use egg substitute and low fat cream cheese, but.....

Provided by mandabears

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 48 squares

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package French vanilla cake mix
4 eggs, divided
1/2 cup butter, melted
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 (16 ounce) box confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 cups shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray a 13 x 9 pan with cooking spray or butter generously.
  • Mix cake mix, melted butter and 2 eggs until crumbly.
  • Press into bottom of pan and up about 1 inch around the edge.
  • In a large bowl mix: cream cheese, the other 2 egtgs, vanilla and almond extracts, confectioners sugar and coconut.
  • Pour over crust.
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until top is golden brown.
  • Cool completely in pan.
  • Cut into small squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.8, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 28.1, Sodium 105.3, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 14.2, Protein 1.6

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