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Tom Thumb Bars (Coconut Specialties) Recipe

Recipe by: Juanita

"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."
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Directions
  • Prep15 m
  • Cook40 m
  • Ready In55 m
  • 1Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • 2In 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.
  • 3Bake 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).
  • 4Make 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.
  • 5Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until bars are lightly browned and puffy. Cool completely, and cut into small bars.
Ingredients
  • 36 servings
  • 110 cals
  • CRUST:
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • FILLING:
  • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 cups coconut
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 eggs
Nutrition

Amount per serving ( 5 total)

  • Calories:
    110
    6%
  • Fat:
    7.5
    11%
  • Carbs:
    10.3
    3%
  • Protein:
    1.4
    3%
  • Cholesterol:
    10
    3%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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