PACIFIC ISLAND PEAR-COCONUT BARS
MAKES 24 BARS
INGREDIENTS
COOKIE
BASE:
2 cups
flour3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
TOPPING:
2
eggs1-1/2 cups brown sugar
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup flaked coconut
1 can (15 ounces) Bartlett pears, drained and diced
1/2 cup flaked coconut (optional)
METHOD
For cookie base, in bowl combine flour, butter and brown sugar. Cut butter into dry ingredients until small crumbs form. Press into bottom of lightly greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Bake in 350°F oven for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile for topping, combine eggs, brown sugar, flour, baking powder, vanilla and salt. Beat until well blended. Stir in 1 cup coconut. Spread topping evenly over baked crust. Sprinkle diced pears evenly over topping; lightly press pears into topping. If desired, sprinkle with additional coconut. Bake in 350°F oven for about 20 minutes or until topping is puffed up around pear pieces and top is lightly brown. Cool on rack. Cut into 24 bars.
NUTRITIONAL
INFORMATION (PER SERVING)
Calories 201
Carbohydrate 33g
Fiber 1g
Protein 2g
Fat 7g
Sodium 120mg
Cholesterol 33mg
