Coconut Pecan Chews recipe

A rich, delicate cookie-bar reminiscentof pecan pie.

Recipe: Coconut Pecan Chews

Bars:3/4 cup powdered sugar3/4 cup vegetable shortening1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 large eggs1 cup brown sugar, packed2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup flaked coconutIcing:1 1/2 cups powdered sugar2 tablespoons butter, melted3 tablespoons orange juice1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

For Bars: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Mix powdered sugar and shortening together;stir in 1 1/2 cups flour. Press inungreased 13 x 9 x 2-inch bakingpan. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Mix remaining ingredients. Spread overbaked layer. Bake additional 20 minutes.Cool slightly and frost with the icing.

For Icing: Mix ingredients together andfrost bars.

Makes 36 bars.

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