Coconut Bars

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            FOOD FUNNY
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I don't know who Maxine is, but I like her. Thanks to Rosemary
Zwick of Cape Town, South Africa for sending this in:

Take every birthday with a grain of salt. This works much better if
the salt accompanies a large margarita. - Maxine

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            TODAY'S RECIPE
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I'm not going to try to pass these off as health food, but they're sure
a lot lower in sugar and fat than most of the sweet snacks found
in vending machines.

Coconut Bars

1 cup (250 ml) all-purpose flour
1 tsp (5 ml) baking powder
4 Tbs (60 ml) butter
1 cup (250 ml) light brown sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 tsp (2 ml) vanilla extract
1/2 cup (125 ml) coconut
1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped pecans or walnuts

Combine the flour and baking powder in a mixing bowl. Melt the butter
in a saucepan over low heat. Remove from the heat and stir in brown
sugar, egg, and vanilla. Add the to the flour mixture and stir to
combine thoroughly. Stir in the coconut and nuts. Press into a
lightly greased 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) baking pan and bake in a preheated
350F (180C) oven for 25 minutes. Cool and cut into bars. Serves 8 to 12.
Received on Wed Jul 27 08:09:15 2005