Midwestern Walnut Frosties |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This bar cookie is especially favored for carry ins. This is a rich walnut treat. Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour |
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar |
1/2 cup butter, softened |
2 large eggs |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 cup light brown sugar, packed |
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped |
1/2 cup flaked coconut |
1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar |
2 tablespoons butter, melted |
1 1/2 teaspoons orange juice |
1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange rind |
1 pinch salt |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a bowl, combine all the ingredients for the cookie layer with a pastry blender or pulse in a food processor.
3. Pat into a buttered 12x7-inch flat glass baking dish.
4. Bake until golden.about 10 minutes.
5. While the first layer is baking, prepare the filling.
6. In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and the vanilla until the eggs are pale yellow, about 2 minutes.
7. In another bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, walnuts, and coconut.
8. Add to the egg mixture and blend.
9. Cool the baked first layer for 5 minutes, then pour the walnut coconut mixture over the crust and bake for 25 minutes or until the top is golden and the center is done.
10. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before frosting.
11. To prepare the frosting while the layers cool, all the frosting ingredients in a small bowl, until smooth.
12. Spread over the top of the cooled cookie.
13. Allow to stand for 1 hour, then cut into squares.
14. Store in layers separated by plastic wrap in an air tight container.
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