Chocolate Cocount Bars

Directions

1. 1
   In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
2. 2
   Combine eggs and sugar in a mixing bowl; beat at medium speed of electric mixer until thick and light lemon colored.
3. 3
   Stir in flour and oil just until blended.
4. 4
   In a separate bowl, combine coconut and 1/2 cup of the batter; set aside.
5. 5
   Stir chocolate into remaining batter.
6. 6
   Pour chocolate mixture into a greased and floured 8-inch square pan.
7. 7
   Dollop coconut mixture on top.
8. 8
   Swirl coconut batter into the chocolate batter with a butter knife or narrow metal spatula.
9. 9
   Bake at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes or until a wooden pick or cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.
10. 10
    Cool in pan on a wire rack; cut into bars.
11. 11
    Makes about 16 coconut chocolate bars.