Bake 'n Shake: Coco Choco-nutty Bars

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 COCO CHOCO-NUTTY BARS

What started as a simple brownie turned a little bit nutty. This is a crowd favorite!



INGREDIENTS

PROCESS

2/3 cup shortening

1.    In a large bowl, mix together shortening, sugar, vanilla, and eggs into a creamy texture.

2 cups brown sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

3 eggs

2 cups all-purpose flour

2.    Blend-in flour, baking powder, and salt.

3.    Mix well.  

1 tsp. baking powder

½ tsp salt

Depending how quick you are in prepping #’s 1-3 above, this may be the time to preheat oven to 350°F and grease baking pan(s).

1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate/dark chocolate chips

4.    Fold-in chocolate chips, walnuts, and coconut into the mixture.  Do not worry if you see chunks or it is not smooth; it will make the finished product yummier.

¾ cups chopped walnuts

½ cup shredded coconut

 

5.    Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and dry.

6.    Cool completely before cutting into squares.

STORAGE: Store in airtight container or wrap individually using a plastic wrap. Place in room temperature for up to 3 days.

ENJOY J