Lamington Bars Recipe

Australia's famous Lamingtons are squares of sponge cake that are first dipped in chocolate glaze and then in coconut.
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Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time1 Hr 5 Min
Ready In1 Hr 25 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings10
CuisineCourse
TasteFeel
MethodSpeciality, ,
Interest Group

Ingredients

 All purpose flour2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Baking powder1 Teaspoon
 Salt1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Butter3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs), softened
 White sugar3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)
 Eggs3
 Almonds1 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Flaked coconut5 Cup (80 tbs)
 Confectioner’s sugar6 Cup (96 tbs)
 Unsweetened cocoa powder2⁄3 Cup (10.67 tbs)
 Vanilla extract2 Teaspoon
 Vanilla extract2 Teaspoon
 Milk11 Tablespoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 995 Calories from Fat 448

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 53 g81%

Saturated Fat 35.6 g178.1%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 101.4 mg33.8%

Sodium 137.3 mg5.7%

Total Carbohydrates 130 g43.3%

Dietary Fiber 14.7 g58.6%

Sugars 89.9 g

Protein 14 g28.5%

Vitamin A 10.2% Vitamin C 1.1%

Calcium 14.1% Iron 31.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 10 X 15 inch jelly roll pan. Place a 22 inch length of waxed paper lengthwise in pan. Smooth paper so it conforms to pan, allowing excess to hang over ends of pan. Butter the waxed paper.

In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt, set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Stir in flour mixture 1/2 cup at a time, blending well after each addition. Stir in chopped nuts. Spread evenly in prepared pan.

Bake 10 - 15 minutes, or just until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Holding ends of waxed paper, lift cookie base out of pan and place on rack. Cool.

To prepare Glaze: In a large bowl, whisk together powered sugar and cocoa until no lumps remain. Add vanilla and 4 tablespoons milk. Add enough of the remaining milk to make a smooth, creamy glaze of medium consistency.

Line a large baking sheet with waxed paper. Place coconut on a large plate. Cut cookie base in 48 (1 1/4 X 2 1/2 inch) strips.

Use a fork to spear cookie rectangles; dip into chocolate glaze, allowing excess to drip back into bowl. Place chocolate dipped cookie on plate of coconut; use 2 forks to turn cookie so that all sides are coated. Place on prepared baking sheet and refrigerate until glaze is set. Store in airtight container at room temperature one week; freeze for longer storage.

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foodlover says :

Now this is what I call a lovely recipe. Great Australian special. Beautiful picture, did u cook it at your home? Master has posted this nice blog about some Aussie chef. http://www.ifood.tv/blog/australian_cooking_class_featuring_barramundi_and_wattleseed_pavlova
Posted on: 8 March 2007 - 2:04am
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