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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 36 |
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Layered with flavors of malted milk, coffee and coconut, these rich blue-ribbon bars win rave reviews every holiday season. Ingredients:
1-3/4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
2/3 cup packed brown sugar |
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed |
filling: |
3 eggs |
1/2 cup sugar |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
3/4 cup chocolate malted milk powder |
1/4 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 cup flaked coconut |
1/2 cup chopped walnuts |
frosting: |
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar |
3 tablespoons chocolate malted milk powder |
2 tablespoons brewed coffee |
2 tablespoons butter, melted |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
2. In another large bowl, beat eggs until foamy. Add the sugar and vanilla; mix well. Combine the malted milk powder, flour, baking soda and salt; add to egg mixture. Fold in the coconut and walnuts.
3. Spread over prepared crust. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
4. In a small bowl, combine the frosting ingredients. Spread over cooled bars. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: About 3 dozen.
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