Tom Thumb Bars (Coconut Specialties) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Tom Thumb Bars (Coconut Specialties) Recipe). These are chewy moist coconut bars. This was a special treat during the 1930s and 40s which my mother served often to our farming community by popular demand.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 36

Yield: 36 bar cookies

Tom Thumb Bars (Coconut Specialties) Recipe

Ingredients

½ cup shortening

½ teaspoon salt

½ cup packed dark brown sugar

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup packed dark brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon baking powder

1 ½ cups coconut

1 cup chopped walnuts

2 eggs

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.

Step 2

In a medium bowl mix together the shortening and 1/2 cup of brown sugar until smooth. Stir in 1 cup of flour and salt until well blended. Press into the prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake the crust for 15 minutes in the preheated oven or until delicately browned. After removing the crust from the oven increase the heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 4

Make the filling while the crust is baking. In a medium bowl stir together 1 cup brown sugar baking powder and 2 tablespoons of flour until well blended. Mix in eggs and vanilla beating until thick and foamy. Stir in the coconut and chopped nuts. Spread over the warm crust.

Step 5

Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven or until bars are lightly browned and puffy. Cool completely and cut into small bars.

Nutritional Information

Tom Thumb Bars (Coconut Specialties) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:36

Calories: 110.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.4g 3%

Carbohydrates: 10.3g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 0.9g 4%

Sugars: 6.3g

Fat: 7.5g 12%

Saturated Fat: 3.2g 16%

Cholesterol: 10.3mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 14.1IU

Niacin Equivalents: 0.6mg 4%

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 11.6mcg 3%

Calcium: 13.6mg 1%

Iron: 0.5mg 3%

Magnesium: 9.6mg 3%

Potassium: 49.4mg 1%

Sodium: 44.5mg 2%

Calories From Fat: 67.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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