Honey-Nut Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Beat butter or margarine and shortening in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
2. 2
   Add honey, baking powder, and salt.
3. 3
   Beat until combined.
4. 4
   Beat in eggs and vanilla until combined.
5. 5
   Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer.
6. 6
   Stir in any remaining flour with a wooden spoon.
7. 7
   Stir in coconut and 1 cup walnuts.
8. 8
   Spread batter in a greased 13x9x2-inch pan.
9. 9
   Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
10. 10
    Cool in pan on a wire rack.
11. 11
    Meanwhile, for the powdered sugar icing, stir together sifted powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk.
12. 12
    Stir in additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until icing is drizzling consistency.
13. 13
    Drizzle with powdered sugar icing; sprinkle with nuts.
14. 14
    Cut into bars.
15. 15
    Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
16. 16
    Make-Ahead Tip: Bake bars as directed and cool completely.
17. 17
    Do not frost with icing.
18. 18
    Place uncut bars in a freezer container and freeze for up to 1 month.
19. 19
    Before serving, cut into bars and thaw for 15 minutes.
20. 20
    Drizzle with icing and sprinkle with nuts.