Paradise Bars

Name: Paradise Bars
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed; 1 1/2 cups flour; 2 cups light brown sugar; 2 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract; 4 eggs; 1/3 cup flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups coconut flakes, unsweetened; 2 cups pecan pieces

11 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 cups flour
2 cups light brown sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 eggs
1/3 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups coconut flakes, unsweetened
2 cups pecan pieces

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2

Crust: Using a stand or hand mixer, cream together the 3/4 cup butter and 3/4 cup brown sugar until smooth. Add the flour and mix well.
3

Place the mixture in a parchment-lined 13X9X2 inch baking pan, pressing the mixture firmly onto the base of the pan to form a packed, even layer.
4

Bake the crust until lightly golden, about 20 to 25 minutes. Set aside until cool.
5

Filling: in a large bowl, mix the brown sugar, vanilla and eggs well; set aside.
6

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Combine the flour mixture with the egg mixture until thoroughly incorporated. Stir in the coconut and pecan pieces.
7

Pour the filling over the cooled crust, spreading evenly with a spatula. Bake until set, about 40 to 50 minutes. Cool before cutting and serving.