Chewy Coconut Bars
Submitted by eveangel
Golden coconut bars studded with walnuts and raisins, lightly sweetened with maple flavoring. Made with egg substitute for a lighter treat that bakes in 20 minutes.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
10 minCOOK
20 minREADY
30 minSomewhere between a blondie and a macaroon, these coconut bars hit a sweet spot that keeps you reaching for just one more square.
Unsweetened coconut, chopped walnuts, and plump raisins get folded into a maple-scented batter that bakes up golden and chewy in a simple 8-inch pan.
Egg substitute and the option for sugar substitute make these lighter than they taste, which is honestly the best kind of baking trick.
Pro Tips
- Use unsweetened coconut as called for. Sweetened flakes will push these over the edge into tooth-aching territory.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting. They slice much cleaner and the texture firms up into that satisfying chew.
- Swap raisins for dried cherries or chopped dates for a twist that keeps the same chewy, fruity vibe.
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).
Beat egg substitute, sugar substitute and maple flavoring in a medium bowl; mix in margarine and vanilla.
Combine flour, baking powder and salt in small bowl; stir into egg mixture.
Mix in coconut, walnuts and raisins.
Spread evenly in greased 8-inch square baking pan.
Bake until browned and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
Cool on a wire rack; cut into squares.
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