Dream Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Adjust oven rack to middle position.
2. 2
   Heat oven to 350 degrees.
3. 3
   Line 13- by 9-inch baking pan with foil Let excess foil hang over pan edge.
4. 4
   Coat foil lightly with cooking spray.
5. 5
   MAKE CRUST
6. 6
   Process flour, salt,pecans,sugar,in food processor until pecans are coarsely ground.
7. 7
   Add butter - pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal.
8. 8
   Press mixture firmly into prepared baking pan.
9. 9
   Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
10. 10
    Cool on wire rack 20 minutes.
11. 11
    MAKE TOPPING.
12. 12
    Combine coconut & cream of coconut in bowl.
13. 13
    In another bowl, whisk eggs, salt, vanilla,sugar, flour, baking powder, until smooth.
14. 14
    Stir in pecans, -spread filling over cooled crust.
15. 15
    Dollop heaping tablespoons of coconut mixture over filling, - spread into even layer.
16. 16
    Bake until topping is deep golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes.
17. 17
    Cool on wire rack, about 2 hours.
18. 18
    Using foil overhang, lift bars from pan and cut into 24 pieces.
19. 19
    Serve.
20. 20
    (Bars can be refrigerated in airtight container for 5 days.