Raisin Coconut Bars Recipe

This Raisin Coconut Bars is a great way for snacking mid-way between meals. It's so simple to make this Raisin Coconut Bars and needless to say, it even tastes awesome!

Summary

Difficulty LevelVery EasyHealth IndexAverage
CuisineCourse
MethodInterest Group

Ingredients

 Shortening1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
 Brown sugar1 Cup (16 tbs), firmly packed
 Egg1
 Flour2⁄3 Cup (10.67 tbs), sifted
 Baking powder1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Salt1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Vanilla1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Seedless raisins3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 2141 Calories from Fat 661

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 75 g115%

Saturated Fat 18.8 g94.1%

Trans Fat 9 g

Cholesterol 211.5 mg70.5%

Sodium 771.3 mg32.1%

Total Carbohydrates 372 g123.9%

Dietary Fiber 7.3 g29%

Sugars 280.8 g

Protein 19 g38.1%

Vitamin A 4.9% Vitamin C 5.2%

Calcium 29.2% Iron 42.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Melt shortening and blend in sugar.
Add egg and beat thor- oughly.
Sift together flour, baking powder and salt; stir into first mixture.
Blend in vanilla and raisins and mix well.
Spread in a greased, 8-inch-square pan.
Sprinkle with coconut.
Bake in a moderate oven(350° F) 30 minutes.
Cool and cut into bars.
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