Coconut Squares Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In35 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings75
CuisineCourse
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 All-purpose flour1 Cup (16 tbs), sifted (allpurpose)
 Sugar4 Tablespoon
 Butter1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Eggs2 Small
 Flour2 Tablespoon
 Brown sugar1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs)
 Pecans1 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Coconut1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Baking powder1 Teaspoon
 Salt1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Vanilla1 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 52 Calories from Fat 24

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3 g4.3%

Saturated Fat 1.1 g5.4%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 7.5 mg2.5%

Sodium 19.9 mg0.8%

Total Carbohydrates 7 g2.2%

Dietary Fiber 0.27 g1.1%

Sugars 4.9 g

Protein 0.53 g1.1%

Vitamin A 0.9% Vitamin C 0.06%

Calcium 0.7% Iron 1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees

MAKING
2. In a large bowl, place the one cup flour and sugar
3. Cut the butter into the mixture with 2 knives or a pastry blender to get a breadcrumb like mixture.
4. Pack this mixture into a 7xll-inch pan
5. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes till done
6. Add the eggs, flour, brown sugar, pecans, coconut, baking powder, salt and vanilla to the pan
7. Mix well and pour this mixture oven the pan as the bottom layer
8. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes and cut into squares as soon as removed from oven
9. Roll in confectioner’s sugar

SERVING
10. Serve warm or cold
Quantcast