In order to maintain the peace between my children the afternoon I made these, my 6 year-old was my helper. She was very excited about the chocolate. Then her heart was broken when she saw the coconut. She wouldn't even try one of the finished bars....more for me, I guess! ;)
Black-Bottom Coconut Bars - makes about 24 bars
from Martha Stewart
for the chocolate base
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for pan
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for pan
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
for the coconut topping
2 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1 package sweetened shredded coconut (7 ounces), 1/2 cup reserved for sprinkling
2 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1 package sweetened shredded coconut (7 ounces), 1/2 cup reserved for sprinkling
2. Place the butter in a large microwave-safe bowl and melt it in the microwave. Add the sugar and salt, and whisk to combine. Whisk in the egg, then add the cocoa and flour until smooth. Spread batter in prepared pan.
UPDATE: Go here to see all of the entries for the September Cookie Carnival. Everyone did a great job...and I'm happy to note there were some who agreed we me about the chocolate layer ;)
i think i would have voted against you on the chocolate layer too!
ReplyDeleteYahoo! I have all the ingredients for this in my pantry. I am running to the kitchen as I type. Yummy. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteChanning
Yum! It'll make my hubby's day when I make them...can't wait! ;)
ReplyDeleteI love this pretty recipe - its such a treat of a way to use coconut! Yum :)
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